Publications by authors named "Vanessa Tamas"
Article Synopsis
- CNS tumors are hard to diagnose quickly due to varied symptoms and inconsistent neurologic exam results.
- The study analyzed 121 pediatric patients who presented to the emergency department with newly diagnosed CNS tumors, focusing on their clinical features and the time taken for diagnosis.
- Findings showed a delayed diagnosis in 14% of cases, often presenting with normal or non-focal neurologic exams, emphasizing the complexity of identifying these tumors.
Objectives: To identify independent predictors of and derive a risk score for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) in children.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective matched case-control study of children >90 days to <18 years of age undergoing evaluation for a suspected musculoskeletal (MSK) infection from 2017 to 2019 at 23 pediatric emergency departments (EDs) affiliated with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Committee. Cases were identified by diagnosis codes and confirmed by chart review to meet accepted diagnostic criteria for AHO.
Article Synopsis
- ESBL-producing pathogens are increasingly recognized for causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants, particularly those with specific risk factors like prior hospitalizations or urinary abnormalities.
- A study focused on 45 UTIs in infants treated at a pediatric emergency department over five years, finding that a significant portion (26%) required inpatient care, and younger patients were more affected.
- The results highlighted that while most cases were initially managed outpatient, readmissions occurred in some cases, including afebrile infants, indicating the need for vigilant follow-up and management strategies.
Background: Currently, no laboratory test can identify children with intussusception. Lactic acid is a marker of ischemia in gastrointestinal emergencies.
Objectives: We present a case series comparing lactic acid levels in children with suspected and confirmed intussusception.