Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2004
Comparative StudySalbutamol via metered-dose inhaler with spacer versus nebulization for acute treatment of pediatric asthma in the emergency department.
To assess the effectiveness of salbutamol delivered via a metered-dose inhaler with spacer versus a nebulizer for acute asthma treatment in the pediatric emergency department. ⋯ The administration of bronchodilators using a metered-dose inhaler with spacer is an effective alternative to nebulizers for the treatment of children with acute asthma exacerbations in the emergency department.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2004
Planning Emergency Medical Services for Children in Bolivia: part 2-results of a Rapid Assessment Procedure.
To obtain social and cultural data about factors affecting the development of Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C) in La Paz, Bolivia. The points-of-view of potential consumers and providers were sought. ⋯ RAP methodology provided a detailed picture of current EMS-C in La Paz, including viewpoints from all major stakeholders. This information will be used to support the development of Emergency Medicine programs that are locally driven, culturally appropriate, and socially feasible.
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On average, 24,000 children a year are treated in the emergency departments (EDs) for shopping cart injuries, with over 650 children a year requiring hospital admission. The authors sought to evaluate the incidence and outcomes of children in the community evaluated by paramedics because they were injured in shopping cart or stroller-related incidences. ⋯ Shopping cart and stroller-related injuries are a common mechanism of injury for pediatric patients responded to by paramedics. This is an area which continued parental education is needed.