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Throat Infections Part I: Low-Acuity Disease Entities

Sore throats are common! Being able to differentiate low-acuity self-limited infections from those processes that may result in sepsis or life-threatening airway compromise is critical. The author, in this two-part article, reviews the range of pathologies that may present with a sore throat.

HHS Expands Mental Health Services Access for Young Patients

Agency designates funding for existing program that promotes behavioral health integration into pediatric primary care using telehealth.

AAP Revises Guidelines to Improve Treatment of Children with Disabilities

Group says pediatricians can be advocates for this population, which is more likely to be subjected to abuse and neglect.

Bloodborne Pathogens

In the acute care setting, clinicians may be confronted with a child who has had a nonoccupational blood and/or body fluid exposure. Being prepared with a focused approach and the ability to identify the multiple factors that may adjust the risk of contracting bloodborne pathogens is valuable in such exposures. The authors provide a focused approach to nonoccupational blood and/or body fluid exposure, as well as a discussion of each of the bloodborne pathogens.

Caring for Young Febrile Infants

Every clinician has struggled with managing a febrile infant. We know the majority will have a benign viral illness, but we fear the serious bacterial infection that may have devastating consequences in this vulnerable population. This evidence-based article reviews the current literature and approach to infants less than 60 days of age.

Top Copay Collectors at Pediatric EDs

By performing their job well, registrars reduce worries for families — and bad debt for the hospital. Some patient access employees share how they do it.

Influenza-Like Illness in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The sudden appearance of COVID-19 has created an additional challenge to the evaluation of children with "flu-like" symptoms. This article compares and contrasts influenza and coronavirus and provides a critical update on a timely topic.

Pediatric Bony Knee Injuries

Pediatric knee injuries are common and seen frequently in the emergency department. The injuries range from minor to significant, but all have the potential to affect the patient's future participation in athletics — as well as normal childhood, and then adult, activities. The authors comprehensively cover pediatric bony knee injuries, including diagnostic testing, management, and referrals.

Pediatric Psych Visits Surging in EDs, Along with Medical Malpractice Risks

Before pediatric psychiatric patients are discharged from the ED, carefully document the visit and create a follow-up plan with a primary care physician or mental health professional. For patients presenting with suicidal ideation, a social worker or mental health clinician should develop a safety plan.

Tips for Successfully Implementing a Flu Vaccination Program

Pediatric ED leaders interested in implementing a screening protocol to boost flu vaccination rates in children should rely on quality improvement principles.