Ondansetron decreased the risk for persistent vomiting, intravenous fluid use, and hospitalizations in children presenting to the emergency department for vomiting from gastroenteritis. Medscape Medical News
At least one third of children diagnosed with abuse had at least 1 visit to the emergency department before diagnosis, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
A phase 2, single-cohort study shows safety and effectiveness for recanalization of the Penumbra System aspiration catheter, recently approved for use by the FDA. Medscape Medical News
There is a high incidence of medication errors among acutely ill and injured children treated in rural emergency departments in northern California, study findings suggest. Reuters Health Information
