Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2017
Paediatric high-flow nasal cannula therapy in children with bronchiolitis: A retrospective safety and efficacy study in a non-tertiary environment.
The objective was to examine the safety and efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy for children with bronchiolitis in a non-tertiary paediatric setting. ⋯ Within the limitations of this study it appears HFNC therapy may be safely commenced in both age groups in a non-tertiary ED or ward, with an appropriate level of observation and robust transfer criteria.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2017
Observational StudyObservational study of alternative therapies among paediatric emergency department patients.
While complementary medicine use among ED paediatric patients is common, the use of alternative therapies (ATs; physical or spiritual therapies) is unknown. We aimed to determine the 12 month period prevalence and nature of AT use among paediatric patients and parent perceptions of AT use. ⋯ AT use is common among paediatric ED patients. Parents who arrange AT have differing perceptions of AT usefulness and safety from those who do not.