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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Clinical Pathway Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal metabolic complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. DKA consists of the biochemical triad of hyperglycemia, ketonemia and metabolic acidosis, resulting from absolute or relative insulin deficiency in the presence of an
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When Is a Fever an Emergency in Children? Signs, Symptoms & Next Steps By Andrew Carlson, MD: This article was originally published in October 2025 and updated in April 2026 for relevance. While most fevers are not emergencies, some signs in children demand immediate care. This article by Andrew Carlson, MD, Division Head of Primary Care, outlines red flags, age-specific
COVID-19 Clinical Pathway The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect millions of people. Although the majority of children who are infected with COVID-19 have milder illnesses, particularly when fully vaccinated, some children can become seriously ill and require hospitalization. New SARS-CoV-2 variants
Community Resources Connecticut Children’s board certified physicians and highly trained specialists provide advanced clinical and surgical care to children of all ages. However, the impact we make on healthcare in Connecticut reaches far beyond our walls and into communities across the region
Leadership At Connecticut Children’s, One Team means everyone matters. We all work together to achieve one mission, which also means that taking care of our patients begins by taking care of each other. As an integral part of our strategy, we focus on cultivating a culture of kindness for
OCCH Programs & Services Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office) addresses critical contemporary issues in children’s lives that have the potential to adversely affect their health and development. The Office not only serves as a critical community resource, but also
Easy Breathing Our nationally recognized Easy Breathing© program helps to improve diagnosis rates of asthma and also helps to create a standardized approach to help keep asthma under control. Easy Breathing is an evidence-based asthma management program that translates national asthma guidelines into a usable format for pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and family medicine practitioners.
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PAS 2026 CONFERENCE Eating Disorder Clinical Pathway Eating disorders are increasingly prevalent in pediatrics and represent a complex interaction between medical and psychiatric manifestations. The need for a standardized approach is critical, due to the high risk of the condition (eating disorders have the highest mortality of
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Why Would My Child Need a Plastic Surgeon? Common Reasons for Referral By Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC: When most people hear “plastic surgery,” they think of cosmetic procedures or enhancements. But in the world of kids, plastic surgery is very different. Pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeons focus on reconstructive care—helping children with conditions that affect how they