Background: Anemia is a risk factor for cognitive impairment as a result of reduced delivery of oxygen to the brain from low hemoglobin (Hb) levels. In ambulatory patients, mild anemia (Hb 10-12g/dL) has been associated with reductions in patients’ cognitive function [1–3]. In hospitalized patients it is standard of care to maintain Hb levels far […]

Background: Recent changes in resident work hours have placed an increased emphasis on attending service and supervision of residents, especially at night. There are little data about how non–critical care pediatric inpatient teaching services are staffed at night and the responsibilities of those attendings. Our objective was to define the current attending staffing of pediatric […]