Epiglottitis Linked to E-cigarette Use

Epiglottitis linked to e-cigarette use Researchers recently published a case report in the journal Pediatrics that attributed a teenaged girl's epiglottitis to her use of electronic cigarettes. “This unusual case adds to a growing list of toxic effects attributable to vaping,” says Kathleen Ferrer, M.D., a hospitalist at Children’s National and the case report’s senior author. “While we normally investigate infectious triggers, like Streptococci, Staphylococci and Haemophilus, we and other health care providers should also consider e-cigarettes as we evaluate oro-respiratory complaints.”

Children’s National: Starting the new year with strong leadership Three Children’s National Hospital executives are also in leadership roles within professional societies, elected by their peers, further highlighting the strength of the leadership at Children’s National and professional respect within the health care community. Making healthcare innovation for children a priority Recently, Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National, authored an opinion piece for the political website, The Hill. In the article, he called upon stakeholders from across the landscape to address the significant innovation gap in children’s healthcare versus adults.

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