Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Jul 2009
ReviewFibreoptic and videoscopic indirect intubation techniques for intubation in children.
Endotracheal intubation in the pediatric emergency department can be challenging. Direct laryngoscopy is the primary intubation technique used in pediatric emergency intubations. ⋯ A wide range of instruments including flexible, rigid, and semirigid devices are available. Those who practice emergency medicine should be aware of these devices and be skilled in their use and aware of their limitations.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jul 2009
Comparative StudyImpact of an educational intervention on residents' knowledge of pediatric disaster medicine.
Globally, natural and created events have underscored the vulnerability of children in disasters. There is an unmet need for a standardized pediatric disaster medicine (PDM) curriculum. ⋯ Residents who complete this curriculum increase their knowledge of PDM with moderate retention of information. Most residents lack PDM training, believe it is important, and request disaster-training exercises.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jul 2009
Comparative StudyImpact of a health literacy intervention on pediatric emergency department use.
The aim of this study was to measure the impact of a simple parent health literacy intervention on emergency department and primary care clinic usage patterns. ⋯ Health literacy interventions may reduce nonurgent emergency department visits and help mitigate emergency department overcrowding and the rising costs of health care.