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Hospitals scramble to find beds as pediatric admissions rise

Por: The Boston Globe Nation October 22, 2022

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Dr. Lara Jirmanus asked the mom on the video visit last week to bring the computer closer to the baby’s chest. The 2-week-old’s breathing was noisy and concerning, but Jirmanus couldn’t tell from the video if the sounds were from the baby’s nose or from her lungs.It was too late in the afternoon to get the baby an appointment at the primary care clinic and, wanting to be cautious, Jirmanus recommended the baby go to the emergency room.... + full article



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