Emergency Medicine

This FAQ breaks down the AAP's updated pediatric drowning prevention policy, covering supervision, water competency, life jackets, and rescue.

Poison center data show most water bead ingestions are mild, but children younger than 2 years face higher risk for serious outcomes.

Pediatricians warn that fireworks, especially sparklers, are a leading cause of preventable injuries in children each summer. Here's what families should know to celebrate safely.

A new child-protective lithium coin-cell battery reduced esophageal tissue injury in testing, but urgent treatment protocols remain unchanged.

A CHOP-led study identified IL-6 and IFN-γ immune activation tied to worse recovery in children with sepsis or organ failure.

French data suggest dual RSV immunization with RSVpreF and nirsevimab was associated with low infant RSV hospitalization rates.

New AAP guidance highlights layered drowning prevention strategies, including supervision, swim lessons, CPR training, and pool fencing.

More than 20,000 water bead ingestions in children younger than 6 years were reported over 6 years, with some cases requiring surgery.

Data presented at PAS 2026 show that specific neighborhood factors—not overall scores—drive asthma outcomes, pointing to targeted interventions for reducing ED visits.

Large trial finds balanced fluids and saline yield similar outcomes in pediatric septic shock, reinforcing flexible resuscitation practices.

Mary Beth Howard, MD, MSc, says rising injury rates among young adolescents reflect a mismatch among rider maturity, high-speed devices, and unsafe riding environments.

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Lara McKenzie, PhD, emphasizes the urgent need for strong child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental exposures.

A new study reveals that items such as bleach and detergent packets send a child 5 years or younger to the emergency department every 35 minutes.

A study found that pediatric patients meeting burn center referral criteria were more likely to receive specialized care.

Influenza antiviral treatment declined significantly among hospitalized children after COVID-19, highlighting gaps in guideline-recommended care.

National data suggest universal high ED pediatric readiness may prevent 2,143 child deaths annually at modest per-child cost.

AAP updated guidance supports therapeutic hypothermia for term infants with moderate to severe HIE, emphasizing early initiation and specialized care.

Influenza antiviral use among hospitalized US children declined during the late COVID-19 pandemic despite guideline recommendations.

Pediatric e-scooter injuries are surging as popularity rises, highlighting the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect young riders.

He had no prior history of recurrent ear infections, abscesses, or boils. Can you guess the diagnosis?

Updated 2025 CPR guidelines from the AAP and AHA include revisions to pediatric and neonatal resuscitation, reflecting new evidence and a unified chain of survival.

Unintentional marijuana ingestions in children under 5 rose over 1,000% in 7 years, with edibles and pandemic-related factors fueling the trend.

John Loiselle, MD, shares guidance at AAP 2025 on recognizing pediatric musculoskeletal injuries and when urgent orthopedic referral is needed.

Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention.