Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2015
Review Case ReportsLong-acting reversible contraception in the pediatric emergency department: clinical implications and common challenges.
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is recommended as first-line contraception for adolescents and young adults. As the use of LARC increases, pediatric emergency medicine clinicians should be able to recognize different types of LARC and address their common adverse effects, adverse reactions, and complications. This continuing medical education activity provides an overview of LARC and will assist clinicians in the evaluation and management of patients with LARC-associated complaints.
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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
High-Fidelity Simulation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A National Survey of Facilitator Comfort and Practice.
High-fidelity simulation (HFS) is widely used in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) training and a competent facilitator is vital for effective learning. This survey describes the characteristics, comfort, practices, and need of PEM physicians as HFS facilitators. ⋯ High-fidelity simulation is a widely used educational modality, and more attention must be paid to the needs of the facilitator in order to optimize the educational experience. Standardized facilitator training, focused particularly on effective debriefing techniques, would help improve facilitator comfort with HFS.