Implementing an emergency department septic shock protocol and care guideline for children improved compliance with fluid resuscitation and early antibiotic and oxygen administration. Medscape Medical News
If children are prescribed statins, they may have to take these drugs for decades. Here, Dr. Black discusses whether clinicians should consider this approach, and what an alternative might be. Medscape Cardiology
Very low birth weight (VLBW) preemies with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) have better closure rates with ibuprofen given enterally rather than intravenously, Turkish researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Most of the time, low back pain in adolescents will resolve with conservative management. Save the x-rays and CT for cases that don?t get better after 6 weeks. Medscape Medical News
New research indicates that preterm infants are exposed to a variety of medication additives during their hospital stay, including some thought to be toxic. Reuters Health Information
