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Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) can be associated with increased mortality, prolonged hospitalization, increased hospital costs. This guideline will provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of CDI in children, including diagnostic and antibiotic stewardship, focusing on appropriate CDI testing and targeted therapy in the inpatient and outpatient care settings.
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MIS-C
A clinical pathway to provide a standardized approach to increase recognition and prompt diagnosis of MIS-C in the inpatient and ED care settings.
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital) in which the aorta is narrowed and results in decreased blood flow to the lower body. The left ventricle (pumping chamber) of the heart must work harder in order to pump blood through the narrowed aorta.
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Thrush and Yeast Infections
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called candida. Thrush can affect a child's mouth or diaper area. Oral thrush begins as flat white spots and come together to form patches. These spots are often mistaken for "milk patches." Candida in the diaper area can cause a red rash with tiny blisters.
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Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and/or cleft palate is the most common birth defect in the United States. A cleft lip is a separation of the upper lip, often involving the upper gum line. A cleft palate is an opening or split in the roof of the mouth and may involve the soft palate alone or both the soft and hard palate.
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Colic
This Helping Hand™ covers colic, which is when a healthy baby cries more than 3 hours a day for 3 or more days in a week. If this happens 3 weeks in a row, your baby may have colic.
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Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart that are present at birth. Some are simple and don’t need treatment, while others require surgery.
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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a disorder in which a child has repeated episodes of intense nausea and vomiting, with long stretches of feeling completely well in between.
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Craniopharyngioma
Craniopharyngioma is a rare tumor that develops at the central, bottom portion of the brain. It can affect the pituitary gland, optic pathway, and hypothalamus.
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Cradle Cap
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be found on the face, ears, or in body folds such as under the arms and behind the knees.