Emergency Medicine

July 27, 2020

Early warning scores have been shown to be helpful at determining children at risk of clinical deterioration. A report looks at whether an emergency department version of these scores could be effective.

June 15, 2020

Dizziness and sleep problems occur after concussions in young kids

June 12, 2020

Fractures are a fact of life for many children, but the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the activities of many children. A new report investigates the impact of the pandemic on the incidence of fractures.

June 08, 2020

Algorithms and evidence-based guidelines have become increasingly used for treating gastroenteritis, but can they lead to better outcomes?

May 19, 2020

Many hospitals see pediatric patients who present with seizures in the emergency department, but a majority of cases that require admission are transferred to other facilities.

May 18, 2020

Children with mental health disorders are visiting emergency departments (EDs) at increasing rates. A new study looks at whether the EDs can provide optimal care.

February 14, 2020

A program at a hospital in New York City looked at how adding a pediatric observation unit to the existing pediatric emergency department helped improve patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

July 04, 2019

A physician incentive program (PIP) that provides primary care providers (PCPs) with bonuses tied to specific goals to decrease pediatric emergency department (ED) use significantly decreases such visits, according to a retrospective analysis involving 1376 PCPs who participated in the PIP.

June 04, 2018

Pediatric patient revisit rates at emergency departments (EDs) have been historically underestimated, according to a new report, which includes revisits to other facilities.

January 11, 2018

Accidents happen, but many parents might take the opportunity to panic. Pediatricians can help them prepare.