A retrospective study of the influence of telemedicine in the management of pediatric facial lacerations.

abstract：:Hand injuries are a common chief complaint in the pediatric population presenting for emergency care. Adolescents, in particular, often present with trauma to their hands after punching objects. The most frequent result of this action is a fracture to one or more of their metacarpals, also known as a boxer's fracture....

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kilbane BJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Early identification of children at risk for adverse outcomes is important. Serum bicarbonate is easily collected and widely available. We described the relationship between bicarbonate and adverse outcomes in children presenting to the emergency department (ED). METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Poonai N,Mainprize D,Travers C,Vivas LLY,Tryphonopoulos P,Sangha G,Arbeau R,Seabrook J,Miller M,Sarpal A,Lim R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the aftermath of the detonation of a radiological dispersal device (RDD), or "dirty bomb," a large influx of children would be expected to present to the emergency department, including many patients not directly affected by the event who present with concerns regarding radiation exposure. Our objective wa...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Reynolds SL,Crulcich MM,Sullivan G,Stewart MT

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anonymous survey was conducted in order to examine compliance with universal precautions in the Department of Pediatrics at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Completed questionnaires were returned by 23 faculty members, 29 residents, and 22 medical students. Gloves were worn consistently during...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Ros SP,Cabrera-Ros BL

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：:Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome is defined as the ischemic strangulation of hair resulting in edema and severe pain and may cause amputation of organs. Strangulation of the external genitalia (clitoris, labia minora) has rarely been described in girls. Here, we present a case of hypertrophic clitoris injury secondary ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Parlak M,Karakaya AE

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Priapism is an adverse effect of medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. Often, this condition is self-limiting but may require urologic intervention involving aspiration and injection to induce detumescence. A case of a 15-year-old patient with priapism secondary to a long-acting stimulant is presented to de...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Park DB,Hayden GE

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the field of pediatric procedural sedation continues to expand, so does the exploration of medications that have a role in such invasive and noninvasive procedures. One such medication that has emerged during the last decade is dexmedetomidine, a drug approved for use in the adult intensive care setting. Its role i...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： McMorrow SP,Abramo TJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric nonaccidental trauma (NAT) accounts for more than 1500 deaths annually and is a source of incalculable lifelong morbidity. Evidence-based NAT evaluation protocols are available; however, compliance studies are lacking. Here, we analyze the quality of implementation of a new NAT evaluation protocol....

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Esquivel A,Pastrana I,Marshall V,Lukefahr JL,Mitchell I

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of 2- and 4-film x-ray series when interpreted by pediatric emergency medicine physicians in the diagnosis of skull fracture in children. METHODS:A noninferiority crossover study was performed. The skull radiographs of the 50 most rec...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Morrison J,Mâsse B,Ouellet P,Décarie JC,Gravel J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atlanto-axial subluxation is a rare but potentially serious complication after otolaryngological procedures. We are describing a case of a 4-year-old child who developed atlanto-axial subluxation of the cervical spine after adenoidectomy. Our patient underwent adenoidectomy and, 18 days later, presented to the emergen...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gross IT,Bahar-Posey L

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate changes in imaging practices for pediatric head trauma after publication of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) guidelines, explore areas for quality improvement regarding neuroradiology referrals. We also sought to determine the prevalence of incidental findings discov...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tsao J,Hook M,Shah P,Bingham PM

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Limited literature has investigated caregiver sharing of prescription medications with children. Our primary aim was to determine the frequency of and factors associated with prescription medication sharing within families. Our secondary aim was to determine the source and type of medications shared. METHOD...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Renny MH,Thaker RH,Dayan PS

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare cause of small intestinal obstruction in pediatric patients. Children with intellectual disabilities are a challenging patient population in which to make this diagnosis. The goal of this study was to determine the frequency, presenting symptoms, and outco...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Geskey JM,Erdman HJ,Bramley HP,Williams RJ,Shaffer ML

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant hypertension due to autonomic dysfunction is a known complication of Guillain-Barré syndrome. We describe a child who presented with status epilepticus secondary to hypertensive encephalopathy who, in recovery, was found to be areflexic. Nerve conduction studies confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Guillain-B...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Abend NS,Bonnemann CG,Licht DJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics of pediatric palliative care (PPC) patients presenting to a pediatric emergency department (ED) and these patients' ED visits. METHODS:This retrospective chart review was conducted from April 1, 2007, to March 31, 2012, in a tertiary care pedia...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gaucher N,Humbert N,Gauvin F

更新日期：2018-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Subcutaneous granuloma annulare is an inflammatory lesion occurring in otherwise healthy children. We present 3 pediatric patients with different diagnostic-therapeutic paths depending on the ward they were referred to. The lesions regress spontaneously, and medical or surgical treatments are generally not necessary. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Pederiva F,Paloni G,Berti I

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The emergency department (ED) can be an effective site for pediatric injury prevention initiatives, including child passenger safety. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the implementation of an ED child passenger safety program and to analyze the effectiveness of a computerized screening tool to i...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kiley K,Damian F,MacClaren W,Dupuis JM,Salvatore D,Nolan M,Lee LK

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Occult pneumothoraces (OPTXs) are defined by air within the pleural space that is not visible on conventional chest radiographs (CXR). The aim of this study was to understand how frequently the Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST) examination identifies occult PTX in a pediatric blun...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Malek D,Santillanes G,Hsiao V,Mailhot T,Claudius I

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the successful use of polyethylene glycoelectrolyte solution (Golytely) in the management of a child who developed a rectal phytobezoar after ingestion of unshelled sunflower seeds. A brief review of the literature regarding the management of rectal phytobezoar is discussed. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Shah M,Nakanishi A

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterobius vermicularis may cause infections of the gastrointestinal tract and occurs approximately in 4% to 28% of children worldwide. It is most common in children aged 5 to 14 years.The most commonly reported symptoms are pruritus in the perianal region, abdominal pain, urinary tract infection, insomnia, irritabili...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Adorisio O,De Peppo F,Rivosecchi M,Silveri M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to determine the general characteristics, training expectations, and career goals of those individuals entering Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowships in 1992 through the NRMP Pediatric Emergency Medicine Match. A 20-item questionnaire was developed and sent to those individuals who successfu...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Simon HK,Linakis JG

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:National rates of left (or leaving) without being seen (LWBS) in pediatric emergency departments (PED) are higher than general emergency departments. We investigated coexisting perspectives on LWBS. METHODS:Q-methodology was implemented through a mixed-methods design. Semistructured interviews elicited a con...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Moskalewicz RL,Pham PK,Liberman DB,Hall JE

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17-year-old adolescent girl with no past medical history presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of lower back pain after sustaining a minor fall several hours earlier. Physical examination revealed mild to moderate back tenderness, and the result of review of systems was negative. Laboratory ev...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Arhinful E,Rosenthal A

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rubber band syndrome is a rare entity seen in younger children mainly in communities where rubber bands are worn around the wrist for decorative purposes. When the band is worn for a long duration, it burrows through the skin and soft tissues resulting in distal edema, loss of function, and even damage to the neurovas...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Meier R,Haug L,Surke C,Mathys L,Vögelin E

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop and validate predictive models to determine the need for hospitalization in children treated for acute asthma in the emergency department (ED). METHODS:Prospective cohort study of children aged 2 years and older treated at 2 pediatric EDs for acute asthma. The primary outcome was successful ED di...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gorelick M,Scribano PV,Stevens MW,Schultz T,Shults J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an infant with apnea due to infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. The distinct mechanism of compensatory respiratory depression of severe metabolic acidosis is implicated. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Pappano D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Emergency department (ED) boarding of admitted patients negatively impacts ED length of stay (LOS). Behavioral health (BH) patients are often challenging to safely discharge. We examined the association between daily BH census and non-BH LOS and left without being seen (LWBS) rates. METHODS:Retrospective ana...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Conrad HB,Hollenbach KA,Gehlbach DL,Ferran KL,Barham TA,Carstairs KL

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its introduction into clinical practice, it has been known that fentanyl and other synthetic opioids may cause skeletal muscle rigidity. Involvement of the respiratory musculature, laryngeal structures, or the chest wall may impair ventilation, resulting in hypercarbia and hypoxemia. Although most common with th...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Dewhirst E,Naguib A,Tobias JD

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) is often delayed because it is usually misdiagnosed as pneumonia or deep vein thrombosis. We report an unusual case of PE misdiagnosed as viral pleuritis on the first arrival at the emergency department (ED) in our hospital. A 14-year-old girl with no previous significan...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tetsuhara K,Tsuji S,Uematsu S,Kamei K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00