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Published: June 01, 2025
TOPICS:
Hospital Medicine,
Otitis Media,
Surgery
Abstract
Placement of a tympanostomy tube is the mainstay surgery for otitis media. The surgical time is approximately five to 10 minutes, and no overnight stay is required.
News
How to assess, treat dog bite injuries in children
Available to PurchasePublished: May 01, 2025
TOPICS:
Plastic Surgery,
Surgery
Abstract
The pediatric population is at increased risk of dog bites due to short stature, inability to recognize potential aggression cues and undeveloped motor skills.
News
FYI: Pulmonary, sleep medicine course, AI webinar, HIMSS25 conference
Available to PurchasePublished: February 01, 2025
News
Antibiotics more cost-effective than surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis
Available to PurchasePublished: February 01, 2025
TOPICS:
Abdominal Pain,
Surgery
Abstract
A study of 1,068 pediatric patients found that treating uncomplicated appendicitis with intravenous antibiotics was more cost-effective than laparoscopic appendectomy.
News
Published: September 30, 2024
Abstract
The guideline addresses how to minimize risks and alleviate disparate pain treatment.
News
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Compared to white children, Black children were 42% more likely to die after surgery and Hispanic children were 22% more likely to die.
News
Published: July 29, 2024
TOPICS:
Breastfeeding,
Dentistry/Oral Health,
Fetus/Newborn Infant,
Nutrition,
Quality Improvement,
Surgery
Abstract
Surgeries may not always resolve breastfeeding issues.
News
Published: February 12, 2024
Abstract
Children with public insurance also have higher rates of safety issues compared to children with private insurance.
News
Published: December 18, 2023
TOPICS:
Hospital Medicine,
Surgery
Abstract
Studies suggest that comanagement programs can improve care and reduce costs.
News
Rising tide of childhood obesity has implications for perioperative care
Available to PurchasePublished: October 01, 2023
Abstract
Children with obesity present unique perioperative challenges due to obesity-related physiological changes and concurrent chronic illnesses.
News
Published: June 26, 2023
Abstract
The updated clinical report on pediatric inguinal hernias gives special attention to the risks associated with general anesthesia in very young children.
News
Published: April 14, 2023
Abstract
The disparities in postoperative pneumonia are taking both a health and economic toll.
News
Published: April 12, 2023
TOPICS:
Infectious Diseases,
Surgery,
COVID-19
Abstract
The masks may not protect people against contact with fluids as intended.
News
Published: November 14, 2022
News
Pediatricians play important role on perioperative team
Available to PurchasePublished: October 27, 2022
TOPICS:
Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine,
Surgery
Abstract
A better name for preoperative “clearance” is perioperative “preparation,” which describes what should be a collaborative, team-based approach among pediatricians, anesthesiologists and surgeons.
News
Published: April 18, 2022
TOPICS:
Critical Care,
Hospital Medicine,
Surgery
Abstract
The policy clarifies target populations and makes recommendations regarding staffing and payment for local intermediate care units.
News
Published: April 04, 2022
TOPICS:
Pharmacology,
Surgery
Abstract
In 2014, about 78% of adolescents (11-17 years) filled an opioid prescription after surgery, which dropped to 48% in 2019.
News
QI project reduces opioid prescribing after appendectomy
Available to PurchasePublished: April 01, 2022
TOPICS:
Pharmacology,
Quality Improvement,
Surgery
Abstract
Although research shows pain in children who undergo appendectomy can be controlled without opioids, prescribing patterns vary.
News
Surgery of the Future app highlights technologies in development
Available to PurchasePublished: February 01, 2021
Abstract
The free app was developed by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to highlight research it is funding to improve surgical procedures.
News
Treatment of pilonidal disease based on symptom acuity, extent of disease
Available to PurchasePublished: October 01, 2020
TOPICS:
Surgery
Abstract
Pilonidal disease typically starts in adolescence and is most prevalent in older teenagers and young adults.
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