Lewis DW. Abstract (this is a review article): “Migraine headaches are common in children and adolescents, with a wide spectrum of clinical forms. The most frequent pattern in children is migraine without aura, characterized by attacks of frontal, pounding, nauseating headache lasting 1 to 72 hours. The spectrum of migraine with aura includes migraine with […]
Does this child have a urinary tract infection?
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.”
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.”