Appropriate use of a pediatric emergency department: is the pediatrician called before the visit?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate, in children undergoing procedural sedation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, whether lower doses of propofol than previously published permitted a high rate of successful MRI completion, whether lower dosages result in a more rapid recovery, and whether age or b...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Johnson KL,Cochran J,Webb S

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of acute Candida epiglottitis in an otherwise healthy and Haemophilus influenzae type B-immunized 4-year-old child. A query of the literature reveals this disease to be commonly found in patients who are immunocompromised by problems including human immunodeficiency virus disease and lymphoma and leu...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Beil EP,Sole DP

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the success rate and complications of using the external jugular (EJ) vein for central venous access in pediatric patients. METHODS:Prospective cohort study of children who underwent attempts at EJ vein central venous access while receiving care in an 11-bed pediatric intensive care unit at an u...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tecklenburg FW,Cochran JB,Webb SA,Habib DM,Losek JD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Jones criteria of 2 major criteria or 1 major plus 2 minor criteria that have been classically used to establish the diagnosis have been significantly modified in 2015 by the American Heart Association. The criteria now include the utilization of echocardiography and Doppler color flow mapping as diagnostic tools ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Rhodes KL,Rasa MM,Yamamoto LG

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal clefts (LCs) particularly type I pose a challenge. Although rare, type I LCs are becoming increasingly identified in recent years, and this is perhaps due to both an increased awareness and better diagnostic modalities. We report a young infant presenting with feeding difficulty an...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Mandadi AR,Saeed W,Suneja U,Waseem M

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Multiple studies have documented the nonclinical characteristics of physician assistant (PA) practices in the emergency department (ED). This study examines the clinical care PAs provide to younger pediatric patients in a general community ED. METHODS:The electronic medical record database of an urban communit...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Pavlik D,Sacchetti A,Seymour A,Blass B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are relatively rare occurrences in the pediatric population. However, DVT and PE are associated with significant morbidity and mortality to the patient if not promptly diagnosed and treated. We describe the case of a 5-year-old boy that was diagnosed in our emerge...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Schaub RL,Rodkey ML

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This review examines the screening instruments that are in existence today to identify commercially sexually exploited children. The instruments are compared and evaluated for their feasibility of use in an emergency department setting. METHODS:Four electronic databases were searched to identify screening in...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Armstrong S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to assess the adherence of Austrian physicians to International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes guidelines 2009 concerning treatment in diabetic ketoacidosis and whether there is a difference between specialty (endocrinologists or intensivists) or clinical experience. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Weinberger K,Seick Barbarini D,Simma B

更新日期：2018-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital heart defect. Children with this anomaly are usually asymptomatic at birth and develop symptoms later on in life, which may mimic myocarditis. We sought to delineate clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological aspects of thi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Levitas A,Krymko H,Ioffe V,Zalzstein E,Broides A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexually transmitted infection as the result of child sexual abuse in prepubertal children is uncommon. Chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis is an even less common entity in prepubertal children outside the newborn period. This report details the presentation of 2 children with conjunctivitis who were subsequently dia...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Brownell AD,Miraldi Utz V,Makoroff KL,Shapiro RA,Mortensen JE

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined financial barriers to care experienced by US school-aged children with disabilities. METHODS:Data from the 2005 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed. Children aged 5 to 17 years were classified into 4 health condition groups: children with activity limitations, disabling conditions, chr...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Scurlock C,Yu S,Zhang X,Xiang H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been taught to caregivers of infants in inpatient settings. There are no studies to date that look at teaching infant CPR in the emergency department (ED). Using a framework of cognitive load theory, we compared teaching infant CPR to caregivers in a pediatric E...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Song JL,Chang TP,Schmidt AR,Stavroudis TA,Pham PK,Nager AL

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Documentation of use of octylcyanoacrylate adhesives in a pediatric emergency department with reference to patient selection, complications, and parent satisfaction. DESIGN:Retrospective and concurrent chart review of the first 100 patients on which 2-octylcyanoacrylate (2-OCA, Dermabonda) was used in a pedi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Resch KL,Hick JL

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although child abuse pediatricians are frequently asked to evaluate risk of abuse based on photographs, the effect of photographic quality on this process is presently unknown. Photographs of abused children are often taken by professionals without photographic training, and quality varies widely. This artic...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Melville JD,Lukefahr JL,Cornell J,Kellogg ND,Lancaster JL

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8-year-old girl presented to the pediatric emergency department (ED) with left-sided weakness. Workup consisted of labs and imaging including magnetic resonance imaging showing an acute ischemic stroke. Literature regarding pediatric acute ischemic stroke is minimal, and there are few protocols guiding care in the ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Lahham S,Nelson D

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Trauma is a leading cause of death among children. Detailed knowledge of the epidemiology of traumatic childhood deaths is necessary for allocating available treatment resources and for preventing injuries at both community and regional levels. To our knowledge, there has been no report comparing urban to rur...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Ortega HW,Velden HV,Krause E,Reid S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pediatric aeromedical transport (AT) is highly challenging. We aim to describe a series of 96 cases of children requiring medical transport in terms of the indication, modalities, and related adverse events. METHODS:In this single-center retrospective study, we included air-transported patients less than 18 ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Mortamet G,Harrington K,Raffin H,Menat Y,Oualha M,Renolleau S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate which treatment could be effective in the emergency department (ED) for children with migraine and status migrainosus, we carried out a qualitative systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated treatment that could be used for those conditions. METHODS:Databases (Cochran...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Bailey B,McManus BC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We applied pediatric pneumatic antishock trousers to five young patients who had severe pelvic fractures with evidence of significant retroperitoneal hemorrhage. The trousers were in place for 24 to 96 hours. Utilization of the trousers resulted in stabilization of vital signs and appeared to have decreased ongoing pe...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Brunette DD,Fifield G,Ruiz E

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local anesthetic infiltration of wounds causes pain which distresses children. A painless topical anesthetic solution containing tetracaine, adrenaline, and cocaine (TAC) may reduce this distress. We hypothesized that the use of TAC for anesthesia may reduce the utilization of sedation for laceration repair. We perfor...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Pierluisi GJ,Terndrup TE

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical manifestations of acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection include ascites, pleural effusion, acute renal failure, aplastic anemia, and neurological manifestations. Although association of HAV and acute cholecystitis is known, presentation of hepatitis A infection with acute cholecystitis has not been reported...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Prashanth GP,Angadi BH,Joshi SN,Bagalkot PS,Maralihalli MB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-year-old female with Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy and a history of constipation presented to the emergency department with a new blistering buttocks rash, which was initially concerning for nonaccidental burn. Upon further investigation, it was found that Ex-Lax had been given to the patient for constipation. Th...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Melvin JE,Hickey RW

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The duration of a specific event during an emergency and the duration of time from the event until medical evaluation are important components of a detailed history and may influence management decisions. We sought to determine whether a caregiver is accurate in their recollection of the passage of time relat...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kelly C,Shulman V,Khine H,Avner JR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paracetamol is a common antipyretic often used to treat children with fever and pain. With the increasing administration of intravenous (IV) paracetamol, there will be the associated risk of medication dosing errors. We report a case of IV paracetamol overdose in a child with fever during hospital admission. A IV para...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Aslan N,Yildizdas D,Arslan D,Horoz OO,Yilmaz HL,Bilen S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip pain and fever in children include a broad differential. Most concerning is the possible diagnosis of a septic joint, which carries significant morbidity. We describe the case of a 13-year-old boy with fever and hip pain who was referred to the emergency department with concern for septic hip. The etiology was lat...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Leuthauser A,Paul A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although retropharyngeal infection (RPI) may present with voice change, drooling, fever, and a toxic appearance, diagnosis based on symptoms alone is unreliable. As incidence is increasing in children and drug-resistant bacterial strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are becoming more...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Sao Pedro T,Scolnik D,Traubici J,Stephens D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine differences between general and pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) in adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics bronchiolitis management guidelines. METHODS:We conducted a nationally representative study of ED visits by infants younger than 24 months with bronch...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gong C,Byczkowski T,McAneney C,Goyal MK,Florin TA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asplenia may refer to the spleen's surgical removal, functional impairment, or congenital absence. It is a risk factor for the development of severe bacterial infection. Functional asplenia is likely the most common presentation of this entity and has many etiologies. Those that are previously undiagnosed may present ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Angelski CL,McKay E,Blackie B

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Timely delivery of β-agonists and steroids to patients with acute recurrent wheezing is a key component of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommended emergency department (ED) asthma care. We conducted an ED improvement initiative to standardize asthma care and improve time to treatments. METH...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： McIver M,Stoudemire W,Smith-Ramsey C,Panigrahi M,Walsh-Kelly C,Rutman LE

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00