Shaikh N, Morone NE, Lopez J, et al (2007). JAMA. Abstract Conclusions: “Although individual signs and symptoms were helpful in the diagnosis of a UTI, they were not sufficiently accurate to definitively diagnose UTIs. Combination of findings can identify infants with a low likelihood of a UTI.”
Author: Sonny Tat MD MPH
Sonny's academic interests are in team performance in resuscitation, developing learning platforms for medical education, and transitioning academics to the digital age. Sonny created Emergency Bear Treats, a collaborative blog for PEM education and is the Editor-In-Chief of the PEMNetwork Blog.
Prospective multi-center study of c-spine injury in children
Viccellio P, Simon H, Pressman B, et al (2001). Pediatrics. Abstract Conclusions: “The lower cervical spine is the most common site of CSI [cervical spine injury] in children, and fractures are the most common type of injury. CSI is rare among patients aged 8 years or younger. The NEXUS decision instrument performed well in children, […]
Clinical clearance of the C-Spine in blunt trauma patients younger than 3 years
Pieretti-Vanmarcke R, Velmahos GC, Nance ML, et al (2009). Journal of Trauma. Abstract Conclusions: “CSI [cervical spine injury] in patients younger than 3 years is uncommon. Four simple clinical predictors can be used in conjunction to the physical examination to substantially reduce the use of radiographic imaging in this patient population.
Comparative efficacy of oral dex versus oral prednisone in acute pediatric asthma
Qureshi F, Zaritsky A, Poirier M (2001). Journal of Pediatrics. Abstract Conclusions: “In children with acute asthma, 2 doses of dexamethasone provide similar efficacy with improved compliance and fewer side effects than 5 doses of prednisone.”
A comparison of oral dexamethasone with oral prednisone in pediatric asthma exacerbations treated in the ED
Greenberg RA, Kerby G, Roosevelt GE (2008). Clinical Pediatrics. Abstract Conclusions: “No difference was found in the relapse rate or incidence of vomiting between patients given prednisone and dexamethasone for pediatric asthma exacerbations.”