Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · May 2003
Barriers to the use of interpreters in emergency room paediatric consultations.
To identify barriers to the use of trained interpreters in emergency department (ED) paediatric consultations. ⋯ Barriers to the use of interpreters in ED paediatric consultations include poor identification of the need for and provision of an interpreter in the ED, and a preference for NESB carers to use ad hoc interpreters or no interpreter. Recommendations include the implementation in the ED of strategies to improve identification of NESB carers, as well as to improve awareness, access and use of trained interpreters during paediatric consultations. There is also a need to explore the experience of ED staff in accessing and using trained interpreters.
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J Paediatr Child Health · May 2003
Case ReportsTransient paralytic ileus following the use of cyclopentolate-phenylephrine eye drops during screening for retinopathy of prematurity.
Cyclopentolate-phenylephrine eye drops are commonly used for mydriasis during routine screening for retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants. Although systemic absorption is minimal, it can result in side effects. We report two cases of transient paralytic ileus associated with transient oxygen desaturation and hypertension following the use of cyclopentolate-phenylephrine eye drops.