News tagged with pediatric hospitals
Child's cancer often causes parents severe distress: study
(HealthDay)—Many parents of children with advanced cancer have high to severe levels of psychological distress, a new study finds.
Pediatrics
Apr 02, 2013 |
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All hospital emergency rooms should be prepared for children
(HealthDay)—All hospital emergency departments (EDs), including community hospital EDs, should have the appropriate medications, equipment, policies, and staff to provide effective emergency care for children, ...
Health
Apr 05, 2013 |
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27 percent of children wait too long for surgery
Twenty-seven percent of children in Canada awaiting surgery at pediatric hospitals received the procedures past the target date, found an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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May 02, 2011 |
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'Glowing hands' in the waiting room improves kids' handwashing
Use of a glowing gel that shows kids how well they wash their hands by illustrating bacteria they missed while washing and may significantly improve hand hygiene, according to a study published in the July issue of Infection Co ...
Health
Jun 15, 2011 |
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Adult congenital heart patients with highest surgery costs more likely to die in hospital
Higher surgical costs for adult congenital heart patients is associated with higher rates of inpatient death compared to surgical admissions that incur lower costs, according to a study in Circulation: Quality and Outcomes, a jour ...
Cardiology
Oct 18, 2011 |
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Daily antiseptic baths slash risk of bloodstream infections in critically ill children
Daily baths with an ordinary antibacterial cleanser can safely reduce the risk of dangerous bloodstream infections in critically ill children, according to a trial conducted in five pediatric hospitals and led by investigators ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 25, 2013 |
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CDC: Flu activity continues to be high across the United States
(HealthDay)—Flu remains at epidemic proportions across the United States, but flu activity decreased in some areas during the second week of January, according to FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 19, 2013 |
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Beds in pediatric intensive care unit could be used more efficiently with improved flow
The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is a precious resource. With limited number of beds and resource-intensive services, it is a key component of patient flow. A new study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine reveal ...
Other
Apr 16, 2012 |
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New research highlights changing epidemiology of Clostridium difficile
A stay in the hospital may not be the only way to acquire Clostridium difficile diarrhea – but the potentially life-threatening infection may be associated with a number of health complications in hospitalized children, accord ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2012 |
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