The effect of low-dose atropine and dual-focus contact lenses — common treatments for myopia — is unknown in children with comorbid eye conditions like intermittent exotropia. Elective myopia treatments may counter treatments needed for other conditions.
Automated Tool Helps Identify Pediatric Patients with Slow Clinical Deterioration
New diagnostic tool uses vital signs to alert nurses to the early signs of clinical deterioration in pediatric patients.
Transitioning Patients from Pediatric to Adult Care
Too many young adults use EDs for primary care. Two APRNs at Cleveland Clinic are leading a program to help smoothly transition pediatric patients to adult care, which benefits patients and the healthcare system.
Perioperative Pain Perception and Analgesic Requirements in Pediatric Patients with Obesity
Despite the increasing proportion of pediatric patients with obesity, there is little data about pain sensitivity and analgesic requirements in this population. A new study finds no significant association between increased BMI and higher perioperative pain scores in pediatric patients, and suggests weight-based analgesic dosing is prudent.
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Finding Balance on the Precipice of Change
New Chair of Cleveland Clinic Children’s shares her views on mentoring, burnout and areas of opportunity in pediatrics.
Birthing Hospitals Implement the Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis Calculator
Cleveland Clinic’s implementation of the neonatal early-onset sepsis calculator at its birthing hospitals has led to a decrease in empiric antibiotic use and blood work evaluations.
New Protocols in Mother/Baby Unit Help Reduce Opioid Use and Abuse
To help combat the opioid crisis, nurses in the mother/baby unit at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital have implemented several new protocols aimed at selective use of narcotic medications.
The Link between Delaying Newborn Bath and Rates of Breastfeeding
Nurses at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital found data scarce on link between delaying the first bath and breastfeeding exclusivity so they conducted a study of 1,000 births.
Preventing Postpartum Newborn Falls in the Hospital
Rooming-in care for newborns can lead to one unintended consequence – an increased risk for newborn falls. A nurse-led initiative at Cleveland Clinic helps preserve the benefits of rooming-in while preventing newborn falls.
Keeping an Eye on Infants in the NICU
It’s stressful for parents of NICU patients to leave their side. Cleveland Clinic’s three NICUs installed NicView® cameras so parents can view live online streaming of their babies on phones, tablets and computers.