A multicenter, randomized, open-label, active-comparator trial to determine the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of intravenous ibuprofen for treatment of fever in hospitalized pediatric patients.

Background: Oral antipyretics are commonly used to treat pediatric patients who develop fevers. However, patients presenting to the emergency department or undergoing surgery are frequently unable to tolerate oral antipyretics. Rectal formulations are available; however, this route of administration is unpredictable.

Bias reduction in calculation of inpatient fall rates.

Inpatient falls are the most common adverse hospital events. Despite the recognized importance of reducing inpatient falls, tracking and reporting methods are inconsistent. Moreover, recommended methods and statistical tests for comparing rates are complicated.

Case report of tetanus in an immunized, healthy adult and no point of entry.

We report the case of a 58-year-old man born in the United States with a history of complete childhood immunizations who presented to the Emergency Department with trismus. Past medical history was significant only for Elephantiasis. After an exhaustive workup the patient was found to have Tetanus, with no identifiable portal of entry.