Pediatric emergency care
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Multicenter Insights into Pediatric Extreme Leukocytosis: A 5-Year Retrospective Study

Jun 11, 2026

This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of pediatric patients with extreme leukocytosis (EL) to those with moderate leukocytosis (ML) in an emergency department setting. The findings revealed that EL is more commonly associated with infections, evidenced by younger age, higher inflammatory markers, and a higher rate of positive cultures, while malignancy was rare. The results underscore the necessity for targeted monitoring of patients with extreme leukocytosis due to its infection-related nature.

Unplanned Return Visits to the Emergency Department Following Circumferential Cast Applications for Pediatric Forearm Fractures

Jun 10, 2026

The authors aimed to quantify the incidence of unplanned return visits to the emergency department within the first week after circumferential casting for pediatric forearm fractures and to identify predictors for these visits. They found that 12.2% of patients returned, primarily due to pain, with revisit rates varying significantly based on fracture location and whether reduction was performed. These findings highlight the need for a more individualized approach to casting in pediatric patients to improve outcomes.

Delayed Consent for Research During the Emergent Care of Febrile Young Infants: Feasible, Acceptable, Doable

Jun 8, 2026

The authors aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of delayed consent for research involving blood samples from febrile infants during emergent care. The study found that a significant majority of parents were comfortable with this approach, with 86.9% considering it acceptable and 81.5% consenting to the use of their infants' samples, suggesting that delayed consent can facilitate ethical pediatric research while minimizing stress during urgent medical situations.