March 2018, VOLUME 141 / ISSUE 3
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Articles
- Open AccessPrevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity in US Children, 1999–2016Asheley Cockrell Skinner, Sophie N. Ravanbakht, Joseph A. Skelton, Eliana M. Perrin, Sarah C. ArmstrongPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173459; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3459
This is a secondary data analysis of a nationally representative sample of US youth in which we report on current obesity prevalence trends through 2016.
- Open AccessCharacteristics of Children 2 to 5 Years of Age With Severe ObesityJune M. Tester, Thao-Ly T. Phan, Jared M. Tucker, Cindy W. Leung, Meredith L. Dreyer Gillette, Brooke R. Sweeney, Shelley Kirk, Alexis Tindall, Susan E. Olivo-Marston, Ihuoma U. EneliPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173228; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3228
In this analysis of nationally representative data, we characterize sociodemographic, dietary intake, and screen time habits of preschool-aged children with SO compared with their peers.
- Open AccessNational and State Trends in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death: 1990–2015Alexa B. Erck Lambert, Sharyn E. Parks, Carrie K. Shapiro-MendozaPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173519; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3519
This study examines trends in SUID and SUID subtypes nationally and by state from 1990 to 2015.
- Open AccessFirearm Storage in Homes With Children With Self-Harm Risk FactorsJohn Scott, Deborah Azrael, Matthew MillerPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172600; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2600
In this study, we use 2015 survey data to estimate firearm ownership and storage practices in households containing children with self-harm risk factors versus those without self-harm risk factors.
- Open AccessAntibiotic Prophylaxis for Children With Sickle Cell AnemiaSarah L. Reeves, Alison C. Tribble, Brian Madden, Gary L. Freed, Kevin J. DombkowskiPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172182; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2182
Are children with SCA adequately protected against IPD?
- Open AccessCerebrospinal Fluid Reference Values for Young Infants Undergoing Lumbar PunctureJoanna Thomson, Heidi Sucharew, Andrea T. Cruz, Lise E. Nigrovic, Stephen B. Freedman, Aris C. Garro, Fran Balamuth, Rakesh D. Mistry, Joseph L. Arms, Paul T. Ishimine, Dina M. Kulik, Mark I. Neuman, Samir S. Shah, for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Committee (PEM CRC) HSV Study Group*Pediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173405; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3405
Using a large, multicenter cohort of infants ≤60 days old, we define age-specific CSF parameter reference values.
- Open AccessHealth and Care Utilization of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth: A Population-Based StudyG. Nicole Rider, Barbara J. McMorris, Amy L. Gower, Eli Coleman, Marla E. EisenbergPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20171683; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1683
This is the first large, population-based study in which health concerns and care utilization are examined between TGNC versus cisgender adolescents and across gender expressions among TGNC adolescents.
- Open AccessInhaled Nitric Oxide in Extremely Premature Neonates With Respiratory Distress SyndromeWilliam A. Carey, Amy L. Weaver, Kristin C. Mara, Reese H. ClarkPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173108; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3108
In this retrospective cohort study, we assessed whether prescription of iNO during the first week of life improved survival among extremely premature neonates.
- Open AccessA Workforce Survey on Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsCarolyn Bridgemohan, Nerissa S. Bauer, Britt A. Nielsen, Anne DeBattista, Holly S. Ruch-Ross, Linda B. Paul, Nancy RoizenPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172164; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2164
The aging and increasingly female DBP workforce is at risk of burnout because of long wait lists, increased patient complexity, and high levels of nonreimbursed care.
- Open AccessCost-Effectiveness of Supplemental Donor Milk Versus Formula for Very Low Birth Weight InfantsSusan Trang, John A.F. Zupancic, Sharon Unger, Alex Kiss, Nicole Bando, Sabrina Wong, Sharyn Gibbins, Deborah L. O’Connor, on behalf of the GTA DoMINO Feeding GroupPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20170737; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-0737
In this RCT, cost-effectiveness of supplemental DHM versus PTF for VLBW infants was evaluated from birth to 18 months’ CA from a societal perspective.
- Open AccessLeft Axis Deviation in Children Without Previously Known Heart DiseaseAndrew E. Schneider, Bryan C. Cannon, Jonathan N. Johnson, Michael J. Ackerman, Philip L. WackelPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20171970; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1970
Children with incidentally discovered electrocardiographic evidence of LAD and key, identifiable risk factors should be screened for the presence of HD.
- Open AccessEpilepsy in Children After Pandemic Influenza VaccinationSiri E. Håberg, Kari M. Aaberg, Pål Surén, Lill Trogstad, Sara Ghaderi, Camilla Stoltenberg, Per Magnus, Inger Johanne BakkenPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20170752; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-0752
Through linkage of Norwegian registries, this study investigated the risk of epilepsy in children in a period of up to 5 years after pandemic influenza vaccination.
- Open AccessNutrient Intake in the First Two Weeks of Life and Brain Growth in Preterm NeonatesJuliane Schneider, Céline J. Fischer Fumeaux, Emma G. Duerden, Ting Guo, Justin Foong, Myriam Bickle Graz, Patric Hagmann, M. Mallar Chakravarty, Petra S. Hüppi, Lydie Beauport, Anita C. Truttmann, Steven P. MillerPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172169; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2169
In this preterm cohort study, we investigate the relationship between early macronutrient intake and brain macro- and microstructural growth, the influence of neonatal morbidity, and subsequent neurodevelopment.
- Open AccessVariation in Anthropometric Status and Growth Failure in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesIván Mejía-Guevara, Daniel J. Corsi, Jessica M. Perkins, Rockli Kim, S.V. SubramanianPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172183; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2183
This is a global study designed to help understand differences in the distribution of child anthropometric status and growth failure Wpop and Bpop.
- Open AccessDisparities in Outcomes and Resource Use After Hospitalization for Cardiac Surgery by Neighborhood IncomeBrett R. Anderson, Evan S. Fieldston, Jane W. Newburger, Emile A. Bacha, Sherry A. GliedPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172432; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2432
Linking administrative and US Census Bureau data, we examined associations between community-level income, mortality, length of stay, and costs for a resource-intensive cohort and general pediatric population.
- Open AccessInfant Hospitalizations and Mortality After Maternal VaccinationLakshmi Sukumaran, Natalie L. McCarthy, Elyse O. Kharbanda, Gabriela Vazquez-Benitez, Heather S. Lipkind, Lisa Jackson, Nicola P. Klein, Allison L. Naleway, David L. McClure, Rulin C. Hechter, Alison T. Kawai, Jason M. Glanz, Eric S. WeintraubPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173310; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3310
Using the VSD, we conducted a case-control study to evaluate the safety of maternal influenza and Tdap vaccination in infants 0 to 6 months old.
- Open AccessChild Health Outcomes After Presumptive Infection Treatment in Pregnant Women: A Randomized TrialLotta Hallamaa, Yin Bun Cheung, Kenneth Maleta, Mari Luntamo, Ulla Ashorn, Melissa Gladstone, Teija Kulmala, Charles Mangani, Per AshornPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172459; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2459
The reduced prevalence of neonatal stunting of children whose mothers received presumptive infection treatment during pregnancy is sustained and reflected in childhood growth and development.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Open AccessPediatric Medication Safety in the Emergency DepartmentLee Benjamin, Karen Frush, Kathy Shaw, Joan E. Shook, Sally K. Snow, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION Pediatric Emergency Medicine CommitteePediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174066; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4066
- Open AccessRecommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules: United States, 2018COMMITTEE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASESPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20180083; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-0083
- Open AccessAAP Publication ReaffirmedPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174173; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4173
- Open AccessGuidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial ManagementRachel A. Zuckerbrot, Amy Cheung, Peter S. Jensen, Ruth E.K. Stein, Danielle Laraque, GLAD-PC STEERING GROUPPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174081; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4081
- Open AccessGuidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part II. Treatment and Ongoing ManagementAmy H. Cheung, Rachel A. Zuckerbrot, Peter S. Jensen, Danielle Laraque, Ruth E.K. Stein, GLAD-PC STEERING GROUPPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174082; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4082
Pediatrics Perspectives
- Open AccessSeeking Professional ResilienceAbby R. RosenbergPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172388; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2388
- Open AccessTelevision Format and Children’s Executive FunctionDamian Scarf, Ashley E. HintenPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172674; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2674
Family Partnerships
- Open AccessBeckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Partnership in the Diagnostic Journey of a Rare DisorderAlisha S. Davlin, Catherine M. Clarkin, Jennifer M. KalishPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20170475; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-0475
Monthly Feature
- Open AccessFailure Is an Option: Using Errors as Teaching OpportunitiesJimmy B. Beck, Caitlin McGrath, Kristina Toncray, Sahar N. RooholaminiPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174222; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4222
Review Article
- Open AccessFamilies’ Experiences With Pediatric Family-Centered Rounds: A Systematic ReviewKelly E. Rea, Priyanka Rao, Elizabeth Hill, Kate M. Saylor, Melissa K. CousinoPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20171883; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1883
In this systematic literature review, we found multiple benefits to families’ participation in rounds, although there were important gaps in the literature to address.
State-of-the-Art Review Article
- Open AccessThe Current Pediatric Telehealth LandscapeChristina A. Olson, S. David McSwain, Alison L. Curfman, John ChuoPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172334; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2334
Telehealth is rapidly changing but within the reach of all pediatricians. In this article, we provide guidance and information about current pediatric telehealth programs to aid clinicians.
Special Articles
- Open AccessStrengthening the Connection of Medical Education to the Vision of Improving Child HealthCarol CarraccioPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173427; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3427
This is the text version of Dr Carol Caraccio’s acceptance speech upon receiving the 2017 Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr, Leadership Award.
- Open AccessStructure and Functions of Pediatric Aerodigestive Programs: A Consensus StatementR. Paul Boesch, Karthik Balakrishnan, Sari Acra, Dan T. Benscoter, Shelagh A. Cofer, Joseph M. Collaco, John P. Dahl, Cori L. Daines, Alessandro DeAlarcon, Emily M. DeBoer, Robin R. Deterding, Joel A. Friedlander, Benjamin D. Gold, Rayna M. Grothe, Catherine K. Hart, Mikhail Kazachkov, Maureen A. Lefton-Greif, Claire Kane Miller, Paul E. Moore, Scott Pentiuk, Stacey Peterson-Carmichael, Joseph Piccione, Jeremy D. Prager, Philip E. Putnam, Rachel Rosen, Michael J. Rutter, Matthew J. Ryan, Margaret L. Skinner, Cherie Torres-Silva, Christopher T. Wootten, Karen B. Zur, Robin T. Cotton, Robert E. WoodPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20171701; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1701
We present a multi-disciplinary consensus definition of the aerodigestive care model with specific recommendations regarding associated personnel, infrastructure, research, and outcome measures.
Ethics Rounds
- Open AccessParents Refusing Dialysis for a 3-Month-Old With Renal FailureLaurel Willig, Erin Paquette, D. Micah Hester, Bradley A. Warady, John D. LantosPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20172096; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2096
A 3-month-old has renal failure secondary to PUVs. Parents refuse dialysis. What should the doctors do?
Quality Reports
- Open AccessNeonatal Jaundice: Improved Quality and Cost Savings After Implementation of a Standard PathwayHolly M. Romero, Coral Ringer, Michael G. Leu, Elaine Beardsley, Karen Kelly, Megan D. Fesinmeyer, Wren L. Haaland, James B. Johnson, Darren MigitaPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20161472; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-1472
- Open AccessA Quality-Improvement Initiative to Reduce NICU Transfers for Neonates at Risk for HypoglycemiaSherry LeBlanc, Jamie Haushalter, Carl Seashore, Karen S. Wood, Michael J. Steiner, Ashley G. SuttonPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20171143; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1143
This is a quality-improvement project that decreased hypoglycemia and NICU transfers by using early SSC placement and early feeding for at-risk infants.
- Open AccessQuality-Improvement Effort to Reduce Hypothermia Among High-Risk Infants on a Mother-Infant UnitChristine Andrews, Colleen Whatley, Meaghan Smith, Emily Caron Brayton, Suzanne Simone, Alison Volpe HolmesPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20171214; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-1214
Targeted interventions significantly reduce hypothermia in otherwise healthy LBW infants and LPIs in a mother-infant unit.
Diagnostic Dilemmas
- Open AccessWell-Appearing Newborn With a Vesiculobullous Rash at BirthSarah E. Stewart, Jody L. Lin, Jennifer L. Everhart, Trung H. Pham, Ann L. Marqueling, Kerri E. Rieger, Sarah L. HilgenbergPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20170236; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-0236
This diagnostic dilemma guides readers through the workup and management of an otherwise healthy infant born with an erythematous, vesiculobullous rash.
Case Reports
- Open AccessAirway Autoimmune Inflammatory Response (AAIR) Syndrome: An Asthma-Autoimmune Overlap Disorder?Chantal Y. Spencer, Jennifer Millman, Keila Veiga, Alfin G. VicencioPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20170138; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-0138
We describe a novel disorder with overlapping asthma and autoimmune features, and we propose diagnostic and treatment strategies.
- Open AccessAngiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma With Paraneoplastic Platelet Storage Pool DeficiencyLerraughn M. Morgan, Emily R. Miller, Ashok B. Raj, Susan C. Coventry, Jennifer D. ElsterPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20162065; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2065
AFH and paraneoplastic effect are shown to manifest as a platelet storage pool deficiency.
- Open AccessWhen Lightning Strikes Twice in Pediatrics: Case Report and Review of Recurrent MyocarditisAlisha Floyd, Ashwin Lal, Kimberly Molina, Michael Puchalski, Dylan Miller, Lindsay MayPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20164096; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-4096
In this article we highlight a unique, illustrative pediatric case of recurrent myocarditis and review the existing literature on the topic.
Errata
- Open AccessTikanmäki et al. Physical Fitness in Young Adults Born Preterm. Pediatrics. 2016;137(1):e20151289Pediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20173993; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3993
- Open AccessKaur R, Morris M, Pichichero ME. Epidemiology of Acute Otitis Media in the Postpneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Era. Pediatrics. 2017;140(3):e20170101Pediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174067; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4067
Letters to the Editor
- Open AccessRE: Global Initiatives for Early Childhood Development Should Be Disability InclusiveBolajoko O. Olusanya, Vibha Krishnamurthy, Donald WertliebPediatrics Mar 2018, 141 (3) e20174055; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4055
Commentaries