Emergency Medicine

September 30, 2020

Identifying febrile children who have a life-threatening infection in an emergency department isn’t easy. An investigation looks at whether a new assessment can improve that identification.

August 07, 2020

Best practices for imaging in emergency departments has changed over the years. A new report offers a look at the trends in the past decade.

August 06, 2020

Not every child has a safe home. An investigation examines whether children with alleged maltreatment and who are at high risk of foster care placement have an increased risk of hospitalization for injuries.

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.