Weijen Chang, MD, SFHM
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Children with Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis Have Similar Outcomes When Discharged with Oral Antibiotics versus Prolonged IV Antibiotics and Escape PICC Complications
March 3, 2015
Clinical question: After hospitalization for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHOM), do children discharged with oral antibiotics have similar clinical outcomes compared to those discharged with home IV antibiotics? Background: AHOM occurs in one in 5,000 children yearly and makes up approximate
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Use, Interpretation of SpO2 Treatment for Pediatric Bronchiolitis Is Questioned
January 7, 2015
Clinical question: Does artificial elevation of pulse oximetry measurement in bronchiolitis patients during ED evaluations affect hospitalization rates? Background: Bronchiolitis is the leading cause of hospitalization for infants younger than one year, leading to direct medical costs in the U.S.
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Dexamethasone Equivalent to Prednisone/Prednisolone in Symptomatic Improvement, Risk of Revisit for Acute Asthma Exacerbations
September 2, 2014
Benefits found with dexamethasone use compared with corticosteroids for children with mild-to-moderate asthma exacerbations
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Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2014 Conference Draws Record-Setting Crowd
September 2, 2014
More than 800 hospitalists gather to hear from CMS’ Patrick Conway, healthcare system CEOs, experts in pediatric hospital medicine
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Frequency, Traits of Hospital-Acquired VTE in Children Reviewed
April 1, 2014
Children with renal, cardiac diagnoses, increasing age, central venous catheters associated with higher incidence of venous thromboembolism during hospital stay
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Aggregate Early Warning Score Results Mixed for High-Risk Pediatric Patients
March 1, 2014
Pediatric rapid response systems might not yield significant reductions in unadjusted rates of mortality, cardiopulmonary arrest, critical deterioration events
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No Benefit in 48-Hour Hospitalization of Infants for Fever Without Source
February 1, 2014
Study finds little value in two-day hospital stay for infants with fever who are not at high risk of sepsis
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Multidisciplinary Approach Developed for COPD Pathway Patients
December 2, 2013
COPD Longitudinal Inpatient Pathway and Transition Pathway program links evidence-based therapy protocols, care transitions, rehabilitiation services for patients
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Oseltamivir for Healthy Pediatric Inpatients with Influenza Unlikely to Yield Measurable Benefit
December 2, 2013
Study reveals no difference in duration of fever or hypoxia, rate of ICU transfer, length of stay
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Blood Culture for Uncomplicated SSTI Not Helpful with Bacteriologic Diagnosis
November 1, 2013
Tests for skin and soft-tissue infections in children found no evidence of pathogenic bacteria growth, extended patients' length of stay
