Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2017
Case ReportsListeria Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report.
Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative anerobic, gram-positive bacillus that is isolated from the soil, vegetables, and wild or domestic animals. Listeria infection is usually found in the older adults, immunocompromised patients, pregnant women, and newborns, whereas it is rare in healthy infants and children. ⋯ Complications such as acute hydrocephalus, brain abscess, and spine abscess can develop, and the mortality associated with listeriosis is significantly high. We present a case of a previously healthy 7-year-old boy who developed Listeria monocytogenes meningitis.
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2017
The Effectiveness of Remote Facilitation in Simulation-Based Pediatric Resuscitation Training for Medical Students.
To assess the effectiveness of pediatric simulation by remote facilitation. We hypothesized that simulation by remote facilitation is more effective compared to simulation by an on-site facilitator. We defined remote facilitation as a facilitator remotely (1) introduces simulation-based learning and simulation environment, (2) runs scenarios, and (3) performs debriefing with an on-site facilitator. ⋯ A pediatric acute care simulation by remote facilitation significantly improved students' performance. In this pilot study, remote facilitation seems as effective as a traditional, locally facilitated simulation. The remote simulation can be a strong alternative method, especially where experienced facilitators are limited.
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2017
Relation of Medical History to the Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Managed by Emergency Medical Services.
The aim of this study was to examine the medical history of the pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients to determine preexisting conditions that may relate to a later OHCA. ⋯ Majority of the patients had prior medical records. Psychiatric disorders were strongly presented.
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2017
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparative Performance of Pediatric Weight Estimation Techniques: A Human Factor Errors Analysis.
We compared performance characteristics of 7 weight estimation methods examining predictive performance and human factors errors. ⋯ Skill-based, perception, or judgment errors were observed in more than 1 of 20 cases. No singular strategy was used with 100% accuracy.
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2017
ReviewPediatric Life Support Update: 2015 American Heart Association Highlights.
Despite improving survival rates for pediatric cardiac arrest victims, they remain strikingly low. Evidence for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation is limited with many areas of ongoing controversy. The American Heart Association provides updated guidelines for life support based on comprehensive reviews of evidence-based recommendations and expert opinions. This facilitates the translation of scientific discoveries into daily patient care, and familiarization with these guidelines by health care providers and educators will facilitate the widespread, consistent, and effective care for patients.