Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Jan 2023
Time of Observation in Xenobiotic Ingestions in Children: Is 6 Hours Too Long?
Children endure a prolonged observation after xenobiotic ingestions, despite low associated morbidity and mortality. The primary objective was to describe the management and outcomes of acute xenobiotic exposures in asymptomatic pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). A secondary objective was to explore the impact of vital signs on the patients' management and outcomes. ⋯ Prolonged observations may not be necessary after ingestions in asymptomatic children. Vital sign abnormalities at presentation did not impact disposition. Prospective studies are needed to determine the safety and efficacy of this shortened observation.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jan 2023
In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Adult Patients Admitted to a Quaternary Children's Center.
This study aimed to describe baseline and event characteristics and outcomes for adult patients who experience in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in a quaternary children's hospital and compare IHCA outcomes in younger (18-24 years) versus older (≥25 years) adults. We hypothesized that the rate of survival to hospital discharge would be lower in the older adult group. ⋯ The majority of adult patients with IHCA in our pediatric hospital had preexisting multisystem comorbidities, the most common of which was congenital heart disease. Overall survival to discharge after IHCA was 52%, similar to that reported for the general pediatric population. Survival to discharge was significantly lower in the subgroup of patients 25 years or older when compared with those between the ages of 18 and 24 years.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jan 2023
Hyperkalemia in a Hemolyzed Sample in Pediatric Patients: Repeat or Do Not Repeat?
The aim of the study is to analyze whether repeat testing is necessary in healthy children presenting to a pediatric emergency department (ED) who are found to have hyperkalemia on a hemolyzed specimen. ⋯ It may be unnecessary to obtain repeat samples to confirm normal potassium in a hemolyzed sample with normal blood urea nitrogen and creatinine.