Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2025
Changes in Care in Spanish Pediatric Emergency Departments After the First Immunization With Nirsevimab.
The aim of the study is to assess the changes in the pediatric care of patients seen in the Pediatric Emergency Departments (PED) during the bronchiolitis season following the introduction of immunization with a monoclonal antibody against RSV (nirsevimab). ⋯ After the introduction of nirsevimab, a large portion of indicators related to the burden of care associated with bronchiolitis during its epidemic season decreased significantly.
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Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2025
Pediatric Golf Cart Injuries and Morbidity: A Single-Center Trauma Experience.
The primary aim of this study was to characterize pediatric golf cart injuries at our center including demographic, clinic, and outcome data. The secondary outcomes explored were associations between patient and driver age and mechanism of injury with hospital admission, length of stay, and surgical interventions. ⋯ Golf carts are a considerable source of injury for our pediatric population, with some accidents leading to serious morbidity. There is a need for consistent safety regulation of golf carts and increased public knowledge of the hazards they pose to children.
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Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2025
Changes in Seasonal Patterns for Common Pediatric Respiratory Viruses During the COVID Pandemic.
Observed alterations in seasonal patterns of common pediatric respiratory viruses during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching implications for the care of ill children. Here, we quantify the effects of the pandemic and related nonpharmaceutical interventions on the prevalence and seasonality of common pediatric respiratory illnesses. ⋯ Our observations add to the growing body of literature supporting the hypothesis that human interactions are one of the key drivers of pediatric respiratory viral seasonality in addition to climate. Understanding the effect of human interactions on disease spread is crucial for the development of effective mitigation measures for future pandemics while avoiding dangerous spikes of other illnesses once those interventions are lifted.
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Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2025
Development of a Pediatric Age-Based and Weight-Adjusted Nomogram for Bladder Volumes Associated With Successful Completion of Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound (TPU).
To develop a nomogram for pediatric bladder volumes associated with the successful completion of transabdominal pelvic ultrasound (TPU) in female pediatric patients presenting with lower abdominal and/or pelvic pain in the emergency department. This study hypothesizes that the target bladder volumes for successful TPU vary by age and weight. ⋯ We provide a pediatric age-based and weight-adjusted nomogram for bladder volumes associated with successful transabdominal pelvic ultrasound imaging. Further evaluation of its use is warranted to decrease inefficiency in bladder filling prior to TPU completion and improve timeliness in diagnosing pelvic emergencies.