Evaluating Guideline-Recommended Antibiotic Practices for Childhood Respiratory Infections: Is It Time to Consider Case-Based Formats?
Conclusions. The majority of respondents followed published guidelines, but there was a tendency to overuse azithromycin in certain cases. Future guidelines including case-based discussions may enhance adherence. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Wright, H., Skinner, A. C., Jhaveri, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Associations Between Parental Health Literacy, Use of Asthma Management Plans, and Childs Asthma Control
Conclusion. HL is associated with parental ability to use WAMPs to respond to asthma scenarios. Parental HL may play a role in parents’ ability to appropriately use WAMPs. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Brigham, E. L., Goldenberg, L., Stolfi, A., Mueller, G. A., Forbis, S. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Risk of Musculoskeletal Adverse Events With Fluoroquinolones in Children: What Is the Verdict Now?
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Binz, J., Adler, C. K., So, T.-Y. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research
Where Children Die: Obstacles to Quality End-of-Life Care
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hinson, A. P., Rosoff, P. M. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research
An Infant With Persistent Failure to Thrive
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shethwala, S., Mesterman, R., Kam, A. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Prolonged Stridor and Epiglottitis With Concurrent Bacterial and Viral Etiologies
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shah, K. M., Carswell, K. N., Paradise Black, N. M. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
Fever and Direct Hyperbilirubinemia
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ely, S., Steele, R. W. Tags: Resident Rounds Source Type: research
A 14-Year-Old Boy With Mycoplasma pneumoniae-Associated Mucositis and Intracranial Hypertension
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Winikor, J. M., Kennedy, J. C., Leonard, M. S., Dwyer-Matzky, K. E. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Does Providing Infant Caregivers With a Wearable Blanket Increase Safe Sleep Practices? A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ahlers-Schmidt, C. R., Schunn, C., Nguyen, M., Nimeskern-Miller, J., Ilahe, R., Kuhlmann, S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Cellular Phones: A Way to Improve Patient Adoption of Emergency Medical Identification?
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Derrick, K. M., Pappas, J., Heptulla, R. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Kawasaki Disease Masquerading as Hepatitis: A Diagnostic Challenge for Pediatricians
(Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Majumdar, I., Wagner, S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Prophylactic Antibiotics for Prevention of Cholangitis in Patients With Biliary Atresia Status Post-Kasai Portoenterostomy: A Systematic Review
Conclusion. Few published studies measure the effect of prophylactic antibiotics after Kasai portoenterostomy. We identified 4 studies and they presented contradictory results. Prospective research is needed. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Decharun, K., Leys, C. M., West, K. W., Finnell, S. M. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Therapy Beneath the Fun: Medical Clowning During Invasive Examinations on Children
Conclusion. The study advances the need to incorporate medical clowns as an integral part of medical teams performing invasive procedures and to include clowns in all stages of the hospital visit when children undergo invasive examinations. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ofir, S., Tener, D., Lev-Wiesel, R., On, A., Lang-Franco, N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Does Health Literacy Level Influence the Effectiveness of a Kiosk-Based Intervention Delivered in the Pediatric Emergency Department?
Conclusions. Participants reading level had an independent and significant effect on safety knowledge outcomes. Literacy level should be considered in all patient education efforts. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shields, W. C., McDonald, E. M., McKenzie, L. B., Gielen, A. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Provider-Level Characteristics Associated With Adolescent Varicella, Meningococcal, and Human Papillomavirus Immunization Initiation
Conclusions. Differences in HPV immunization initiation were observed between genders, and for boys, between APN versus physician at last clinic visit. This may reflect changes to HPV immunization recommendations for boys and APNs having shorter clinic visits. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Grout, R. L., Beal, S. J., Kahn, J. A., Widdice, L. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
