Anaphyl-Crisis: Rising Rates of Pediatric Anaphylaxis.

Objectives: Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that has the potential to be life-threatening if not recognized and managed rapidly. Several regional studies have shown increased incidence of anaphylaxis over the past decade. The objectives of this study were to determine rates of pediatric anaphylaxis in southeast Michigan between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019, and to describe the epidemiology of pediatric patients presenting to emergency centers in southeast Michigan with anaphylaxis.

Trends in computed tomography utilization in the pediatric emergency department.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the overall trend of computed tomography (CT) utilization in the pediatric emergency department (PED) from 2003 to 2010 and to determine trends categorized by common chief complaints.

Methods: Electronic chart records at 2 tertiary care PEDs within a large pediatric health care system were reviewed from January 2003 through December 2010. The annual CT utilization rate, by anatomic location, was determined.