Tag: Infant / Child Care
AAP Guidelines Help Detect Invasive Bacterial Infections in Febrile Infants
Clinical practice guidelines can help detect IBI in infants aged 8 to 60 days with high sensitivity but low specificity
Few NICUs Regularly Screen for Social Determinants of Health
No hospital-level factors (e.g., region, size) were associated with conducting screening
Clinical Report Addresses Screening, Management of Congenital Hypothyroidism
When clinical symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism are present, TSH, free thyroxine should be measured, regardless of screening results
Risk Factors for Sleep-Related Suffocation, Infant Death Identified
Adjusted odds highest for sleep-related suffocation, unexplained infant death for infants not sharing room with mother, caregiver
Fewer Postpartum Visits Occurred During Pandemic
Largest declines seen among Black individuals, young people, and those without insurance
Risk Factors for Sleep-Related Suffocation, Infant Death Identified
Adjusted odds highest for sleep-related suffocation, unexplained infant death for infants not sharing room with mother, caregiver
Clinical Report Addresses Need for POCUS Guidelines for NICU
Hospital-wide POCUS committee should be established, have oversight responsibilities for implementation and QA of POCUS program
Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups
Portion of cup that contains lead was not tested in a safety lab because it was not meant to be exposed under normal use
Despite Pleas From Pediatric Groups, Biden Balks at Declaring RSV a Health Emergency
Emergency declaration would have allowed a more flexible response by pediatric practices and for FEMA assistance
Hospitalizations Up Among Infants Younger Than 6 Months During Omicron
No increase seen in prevalence of indicators of severe disease among these hospitalized infants
