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Join pediatric nurse practitioner and educator Dr. Becky Carson on The Peds NP, a podcast that turns evidence-based practice into practical, real-world strategies for caring for kids. Each episode blends the latest pediatric literature with conversational insights, helping you connect research to bedside decisions with confidence. Becky brings her experience as a dual-certified PNP in acute and primary care and faculty member at Duke University School of Nursing to guide you through cases, concepts, and clinical pearls that matter most. You’ll gain tools to improve outcomes, sharpen your thinking, and feel empowered in those tricky situations where judgment counts. Tune in, learn, and transform the way you practice—and remember, you’re doing it for the kids.
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Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Rabies is one of those scary words associated with animal bites. But not every situation requires post-exposure prophylaxis. Join us today as we talk about rabies exposure, risk, and post-exposure management in the pediatric patient.
References:
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Red Book: 31st Ed. American Academy of Pediatrics: Itasca, IL.
Bula-Rusas, F.J., & Olcott, J.L. (2018). Human and animal bites. Pediatrics in Review, 39(10), p. 490-500.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Wildlife reservoirs for rabies. Retrieved online at https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/wildlife_reservoirs.html
Mani, C.S., & Murray, D.L. (2006). Rabies. Pediatrics in Review, 27(4), 129-136.
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