Case Presentation: A 21-year-old woman was referred to the hematology clinic for further workup for thrombocytosis which was found upon evaluation for vasovagal syncope. The patient was asymptomatic with no pertinent past medical or family history. Upon presentation, the patient was vitally stable and physical examination was normal. Labs were relevant for a white blood […]

Background: While the majority of children with unplanned admissions are admitted through the emergency department (ED), direct admissions constitute a significant proportion of hospital admissions nationally. Despite this, past studies among children have not characterized direct admission practices or outcomes. Pneumonia is the leading cause of pediatric hospitalization in the United States, providing an ideal […]