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A COVID-19 story

There was little information about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, but one important piece of information we did have was that the virus was not causing children to…

American Heart Association pediatric CPR guidelines update

The American Heart Association has updated its guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. This update provides the evidence review and treatment recommendation for chest compression–only…

Do polio and smallpox present a threat?

The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a potential outbreak. Nurses need to know…

Getting shots in arms

Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses do for patients, families,…

How to recognize and intervene for pediatric sepsis

A life-threatening, life-altering emergency, sepsis can have catastrophic effects. When the condition progresses undetected, it can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death. Mortality ranges from 9% to…
delirium in Pediatric Patients

Managing delirium in the pediatric patient

Today you’re caring for 8-year-old Ethan*, who ran between two parked cars while chasing his basketball and was struck by a passing vehicle 2 days ago. His left…

Pediatric malignant hyperthermia

Daniel Sanchez*, an 8-year-old boy, arrives in the pediatric recovery unit after an appendectomy. You note that his electronic health record (EHR) indicates Daniel weighs 57 lbs (25.8…

Strabismus and mental health

In a recent JAMA Ophthalmology article, Lee and colleagues’ retrospective chart review found that children with strabismus (a disorder in which the eyes do not line up in…

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