JLGH Summer 2023 Recap
Q&A for Extended Learning
Q: The Pennsylvania Department of Health released new guidelines on emerging tickborne diseases in the state. These include Heartland virus and spotted fever rickettsiosis. What’s an appropriate treatment for the latter?
A: The best initial treatment for spotted fever rickettsiosis in adults is 100 mg of doxycycline daily for five to seven days.
Q: The Summer issue included a report on pediatric medical traumatic stress and trauma-informed care (TIC). In what ways can understanding adverse childhood events (ACEs) help when treating the patient?
A: Understanding the history of a patient’s ACEs may help to reduce the risk of unnecessary tests when evaluating ongoing symptoms and help to institute appropriate treatment without delay.
Q: The issue also included a study on the use of TIC in the NICU. What findings from the study’s qualitative analysis did the authors suggest could improve TIC practice in the NICU?
A: 1. Being aware of a patient’s trauma history.
2. Enhancing support to infant and parent.
3. Expanding TIC education, including education of new staff and parents, and continuing education
for everyone.
Q: LG Health’s Ambulatory Pharmacy Services resource to help educate providers regarding pharmaceuticals can be found where?
A: “Pearl of the Week” can be found under the Pharmacy tab on the StarNet Physician page. More than 50 are available, with the newest offering considerations on QT prolongation and migraine treatment.
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