Pediatric Urgent Care Center Management of Traumatic Injuries in Infants and Children: Adherence to Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines.

Objectives: To determine pediatric urgent care (PUC) clinician adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines in the management of pediatric trauma and to evaluate PUC emergency preparedness for conditions such as severe hemorrhage.

Methods: A questionnaire covering acute management of 15 pediatric traumatic injuries, awareness of the Stop the Bleed initiative, and presence of emergency equipment and medications was electronically distributed to members of the Society for Pediatric Urgent Care. Clinician management decisions were evaluated against evidence-based practice guidelines.

Understanding medical students' attitudes towards and experiences with persons with disabilities and disability education.

Background: In the United States, approximately one quarter of individuals are living with disabilities and receiving healthcare services. The undergraduate medical school curriculum provides an opportunity to improve the attitudes and skills of physicians working with persons with disabilities (PWD).

Objective/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding about fourth-year medical students' self-reported attitudes towards and experiences with PWD and disability education.

Appropriateness of Antibiotic Prescriptions for Urinary Tract Infections.

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common indication for antibiotic use in the emergency department (ED). With antibiotic resistance on the rise, it is essential that antibiotics be prescribed appropriately for UTIs. Our objective was to evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions by ED providers for uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis.