Wheezing is one of the most common reasons young children visit the emergency department (ED), and for years clinicians have debated whether azithromycin might help — particularly given that common bacteria are frequently found in the airways of these children. A large PECARN-led trial now provides a clear answer: it does not appear to help. […]
Pediatric emergency departments are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, safer, and more consistent care, but defining “excellent” care has remained a challenge. A new study from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN), published in JAMA Network Open, establishes “Achievable Benchmarks of Care” (ABC) using data from more than 5.3 million pediatric emergency […]
When a child arrives at the emergency department (ED) with sepsis, one of the first treatments they receive is intravenous (IV) fluids. For decades, clinicians have debated which kind of IV fluid works best. A new PECARN-led trial finally has an answer: it doesn’t seem to matter. The PRoMPT BOLUS trial, published in the New […]
When children arrive at the emergency department (ED) with behavioral health symptoms like suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or behavioral crises, a triage nurse quickly decides how urgently they need care. But does this process work equally well for all children? A new PECARN study “Overtriage and Undertriage of Children Presenting to the Emergency Department for Behavioral […]
