Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 1999
Case ReportsA novel method for removal of penile zipper entrapment.
Penile entrapment in a zipper is a presentation that may be seen in any emergency department. A method of release is presented that has not been previously described in the literature.
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 1999
Response to child abuse in the pediatric emergency department: need for continued education.
Child abuse is a leading pediatric public health problem. Pediatric emergency physicians are on the front line to identify and respond to child abuse. The physician's response to suspected child abuse cases is influenced by educational content and experience. ⋯ Significant training gaps in postgraduate medical education on response to child abuse for the pediatric emergency subspecialist are identified, as well as perceived obstacles to effective response, which may have implications for designing future curricula.
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 1999
Comparative StudyA comparison of the radiographic interpretation skills of pediatric transport nurses and pediatric residents.
To compare the radiograph interpretation skills of pediatric/neonatal transport nurses to those of 3rd-year pediatric residents. ⋯ The 3rd-year residents had significantly higher mean scores on a test of radiograph interpretation. The major difference between the groups appears to be the amount of formal training afforded the residents. The nurses' performance on the films demonstrating pneumothoraces suggests that focused training may be an effective means by which to gain skills important to transport.
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 1999
Comparative StudyPediatric trauma management in a rural Wisconsin trauma center.
To determine the results of pediatric trauma care managed with a cooperative effort by general surgeons and pediatric intensivists in comparison to national standards. ⋯ Cooperation between general surgeons and pediatric intensivists can result in excellent pediatric trauma care in a rural level II trauma center.