Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2015
Multicenter StudyCervical Spine Imaging in Hospitalized Children With Traumatic Brain Injury.
The purposes of this study, in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI), to describe cervical spine imaging practice, to assess for recent changes in imaging practice, and to determine whether cervical spine computed tomography (CT) is being used in children at low risk for cervical spine injury. ⋯ The adoption of CT clearance of the cervical spine in adults seems to have influenced the care of children with TBI, despite concerns about radiation exposure.
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2015
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialAssociation Between Medication and Intestinal Intussusception in Children: A Case-Crossover Study.
This study aimed to assess the association between the appearance of intussusception in children and medication intake in the immediately preceding period (2-15 days). ⋯ Intussusception was more common among boys aged younger than 2 years. A positive and significant association was observed when drugs were administered 2 to 7 days before the onset of symptoms in children younger than the age of 2 years.