Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialDistraction Using Buzzy or Handheld Computers During Venipuncture.
Venipuncture is one of the most frequently performed painful procedures in children. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of 2 analgesic strategies for venipuncture in children in a specific setting like a blood-drawing center. ⋯ Analgesia provided by Buzzy or by a handheld computer was not significantly different in children undergoing venipuncture in a blood-drawing center, with the great proportion of them reporting no or mild pain during procedure.
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Pediatric emergency care · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes Receiving a Text Message Reminder Increase Follow-up Compliance After Discharge From a Pediatric Emergency Department?
Compliance with recommended follow-up from the pediatric emergency department (PED) has been shown to be poor. This study evaluated whether a text message reminder to the caregivers after discharge from the PED improved compliance with recommended primary care follow-up. ⋯ In this randomized controlled study, a text message reminder to caregivers did not improve compliance for PED patients. However, caregivers of younger children were more likely to complete follow-up as recommended by the PED physician compared with caregivers of older children.
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Pediatric emergency care · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialPediatric Intraosseous Access Performed by Emergency Department Nurses Using Semiautomatic Devices: A Randomized Crossover Simulation Study.
No study has examined the performance of emergency department (ED) nurses in establishing intraosseous access (IO) access. This study aimed to evaluate ED nurses' success rate in establishing pediatric IO access using semiautomatic devices. ⋯ Emergency department nurses and paramedics had a similarly high insertion success rates on a pediatric bone model. This pilot study suggests that ED nurses can successfully perform this procedure.