Practical Application of Nirsevimab Recommendations for Infants and Toddlers.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory tract infection that causes bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and children. It is the leading cause of hospitalization of infants in the United States. Nirsevimab is a long-acting monoclonal antibody recommended for the prevention of severe disease in all infants under 8 months of age and certain high-risk toddlers.

Evaluating a Health Equity Podcast for Provider Practice Change: A Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Podcasts are effective tools for disseminating health education. This study aimed to disseminate a health equity curriculum on best practices.

Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted as part of the Health Equity in Pediatrics podcast series between May and June 2023.

Newborn and infant vision screening in primary care: A clinical review.

Purpose: Newborn and infant vision screening is an essential component of the health promotion visit, where the provider screens for ocular risk factors and abnormalities that may cause future impairment or vision loss. Providers may underestimate the importance of screening or find neonatal vision assessments difficult due to poor patient cooperation or time-consuming exams, but the reversibility of vision impairment in infants makes early detection paramount to proper treatment. This article provides a clinical review of evidence-based, practical guidance to providers who care for infants from birth through 6 months of age in the primary care setting.

Development of Pediatric Emergency Protocols and Communication Plans in Pediatric Radiation Oncology: Multidisciplinary Core Competencies.

Radiation therapy is an essential component of treatment for many pediatric cancers, yet the cost of maintaining a radiation facility at a dedicated pediatric center is often prohibitive. As a result, adult facilities treat pediatric patients where preparation for a pediatric emergency may be inadequate. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to develop a multidisciplinary emergency preparedness plan for a collaborative pediatric radiation oncology program at an adult community hospital with its partnering academic children's hospital.

Evaluation of a Nurse-Initiated Acute Gastroenteritis Pathway in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Problem: Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common illness treated in the emergency department. Delays in initiating rehydration for children with mild or moderate dehydration from AGE can lead to prolonged ED visits and increased resource utilization that do not provide prognostic value or support family-centered care. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to promote early oral rehydration therapy (ORT) for persons with AGE in an attempt to reduce unnecessary resource utilization and length of stay (LOS).

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis in the Outpatient Setting.

Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common illness in childhood that usually can be treated in the outpatient setting. Inaccurate assessment or delayed treatment of AGE can lead to an increased risk for invasive interventions. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL Plus, the Cochrane Library, and Embase.