PhillyEBM.comGeneral Pediatrics
Utility of Nebulized Hypertonic Saline in the Treatment of Viral Bronchiolitis
Posted September 6th, 2008 by topolhoReviewer Name:
Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH
Clinical Question:
Should 3% nebulized hypertonic saline be used to treat infants hospitalized with viral bronchiolitis?
Lack of Utility of Questionnaire for Detecting Elevated Blood Lead Level
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by hofmannmReviewer Name:
Ron Keren, MD, MPH
Clinical Question:
Can a lead-risk questionnaire effectively predict which children will have an elevated blood lead level?
Atrovent and Asthma Beyond the Emergency Department
Posted March 20th, 2008 by lasaj in
Reviewer Name:
Angela Ellison, MD
Clinical Question:
Does nebulized ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) have a clinically significant effect in treating moderate to severe asthma exacerbations in hospitalized pediatric patients?
To use or not to use IV magnesium sulfate for severe asthmatics
Posted December 28th, 2007 by standagesReviewer Name:
Ronald C. Rubenstein, MD, PhD
Clinical Question:
What is the utility of intravenous magnesium sulfate in improving clinical symptoms or reducing admission in pediatric patients suffering from acute asthma?
Diagnosis and Admission Criteria for Febrile Infants under 60 days of age
Posted March 17th, 2007 by authorReviewer Name:
David Rubin, MD MSCE
Clinical Question:
In febrile infants (< 60 days), what clinical and laboratory evaluation should be performed and what criteria should be used for admission and intravenous antibiotics?
