Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2008
Outcomes evaluation of the 2005 National Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows' Conference.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the 2005 National Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows' Conference in achieving predefined objectives in scholarship, leadership, and partnership. ⋯ The 2005 National Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows' Conference resulted in positive, measurable outcomes relating to the professional development of attendees, including increased conference-specific knowledge, confidence, and intentions to continue in EMSC research, join national collaborative research networks, and establish national mentoring relationships.
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2008
Current utilization of continuous end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in pediatric emergency departments.
End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring has numerous clinical applications in the emergency setting. This study was designed to explore the current availability and utilization patterns for continuous ETCO2 monitoring in pediatric emergency departments. ⋯ ETCO2 monitoring is widely available, yet underutilized, for spontaneously breathing patients in pediatric emergency departments.
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 2008
Nasal foreign bodies in children: should they have a plain radiograph in the accident and emergency?
⋯ The removal of the button batteries would have been expedited had a plain radiograph been obtained, possibly resulting in less morbidity for our patients. We recommend a plain radiograph in all children presenting with a nonvisible foreign body or unilateral nasal discharge.