Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of Lactobacillus GG on acute diarrheal illness in the pediatric emergency department.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the probiotic Lactobacillus GG (LGG) in reducing the duration of acute infectious diarrhea in the pediatric emergency department. ⋯ Lactobacillus GG may reduce the duration of acute diarrheal illness among children presenting with more than 2 days of symptoms.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe impact of watching cartoons for distraction during painful procedures in the emergency department.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the viewing of cartoons in the acute care setting reduces the perception of pain by pediatric patients. ⋯ The finding that cartoon viewing was effective does illustrate 1 more pain relief tool for use in the ED when pediatric patients present. It is useful because of the fact that it does not interfere with assessment of patients' presenting or underlying problems. The need for more ways in which to address pediatric pain persists.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialCost analysis and provider satisfaction with pediatrician in triage.
The goals of this study were to (1) conduct a cost-benefit analysis, from a hospital's perspective, of using a pediatrician in triage (PIT) in the emergency department (ED) and (2) assess the impact of a physician in triage on provider satisfaction. ⋯ Placement of a PIT during periods of peak census resulted in shorter stay and notable provider satisfaction but at an incremental cost of $42,883 per year.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyBispectral analysis during procedural sedation in the pediatric emergency department.
Our primary objective was to determine the maximum depth of sedation achieved, as measured by the bispectral (BIS) index monitor, for pediatric patients undergoing procedural sedation in a pediatric emergency department. ⋯ This study suggests that most pediatric procedural sedation patients spend at least a period in a general anesthetic state. During most procedural sedation, the physicians involved are likely underestimating the maximal depth of sedation for their patients.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyAdolescent synthetic cannabinoid exposures reported to Texas poison centers.
This study describes the pattern of adolescent synthetic cannabinoid exposures reported to a large statewide poison center system. ⋯ Adolescent synthetic cannabinoid exposures reported to Texas poison centers were more likely to involve inhalation. The adolescents were more likely to be male. The exposures more often occurred at the patient's own residence and managed at a health care facility with a serious outcome. This pattern of exposures was similar to that observed among adults.