Anaphylaxis Clinical Pathway Pathway Background and Objectives Anaphylaxis is a multisystem emergency that can progress to a life threatening condition, and therefore requires prompt recognition and treatment. Leading causes of anaphylaxis are medications, foods, and Hymenoptera species (i.e. bees, wasps
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Fitness Challenges to Keep Kids, Teens and Athletes Active By Allison E. Crepeau, MD: This article was last revised in April 2025 to reflect current times. It’s important for all kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for their heart health – and it’s important for athletes to stay active in order to prevent injury . So how about a fitness
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Michael Velasquez, PT, DPT, CSCS Pediatric Sports Physical Therapist
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Animal and Human Bite Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Clinical Pathway Animal bites are a common reason for presentation to the Emergency Department and pediatric and surgical offices. The Infectious Diseases Society of America updated their Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in 2014, and these
Clinical Pathways A clinical pathway is a structured, evidence-based, multidisciplinary plan that details steps in the care of patients with a specific condition. The goal of a clinical pathway is to standardize best practice, improve patient outcomes and reduce cost. This is accomplished by
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What’s the Buzz? How to Control Mosquitoes and Keep Bites at Bay By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: With summer comes more mosquitoes than we ever want to count, whether we’re at home or traveling abroad. Not only are they bothersome, but they can also carry diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika, Malaria, dengue and many more. They are found all over the world, but they are most
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Global Health Symposium 2024: Connecting Pediatric Care and Social Determinants of Health By Adam Silverman, MD: Earlier this year, the Center for Global Health at Connecticut Children’s hosted its portion of the University of Connecticut Global Health Symposium. This Symposium is the evolution of an annual event held at Connecticut Children’s for over a decade. Originally a Global Health
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Leondra White, RT Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
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Lead Free CT In partnership with Connecticut's Department of Public Health, Connecticut Children's Healthy Homes Program is helping keep every child safe from lead. Free Removal of Lead Paint Hazards* Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to