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Examining how many nurseries do car seat tolerance screenings
July 09, 2020
Newborn nurseries are supposed to run a car seat tolerance screening before discharging any infant born prematurely. An investigation examines how well nurseries follow this recommendation.
As-needed follow-up after hospitalization for bronchiolitis is effective
July 09, 2020
Scheduled follow-up following hospitalization for bronchiolitis is typical care, but a new report questions whether as-needed care can be just as effective.
What body mass index can mean for cardiometabolic risk
July 08, 2020
Overweight and obesity issues have been suspected of increasing cardiometabolic risk in children. A new study investigates.
Using an improvement program to improve Chlamydia trachomatis testing
July 08, 2020
Clinicians may still use urine nucleic-acid amplification tests, despite the recommendation to use a more sensitive vaginal swab to test for Chlamydia trachomatis. A report looks at whether a quality improvement program could change that.
Ultrasound accurately diagnoses midgut volvulus
July 08, 2020
A retrospective study examines whether limited abdominal ultrasound is a safe and effective way to assess for intestinal malrotation with or without midgut volvulus.
How location of care impacts prescriptions for pneumonia and sinusitis
July 07, 2020
The location where care is received can impact how medication is prescribed. A report examines how location impacts care for pneumonia and sinusitis.
Impact of weight in outcomes for critically ill kids
July 07, 2020
It’s been hypothesized that obesity can lead to worse outcomes in critical illness and an investigation provides some answers.
Appendectomy successfully averted in child considered at high surgical risk
July 07, 2020
A case report examines whether a high-risk child with appendicitis will need surgery.
Quality improvement program tries to reduce vancomycin use
July 06, 2020
Reducing antibiotic resistance has been a high priority for quality improvement programs. How well did one program do in reducing vancomycin use?
Impact of insurance status on hospital readmission
July 06, 2020
The risk of hospital readmission has been linked to insurance status in previous research. A new investigation examines if the disparity still exists.