J Emerg Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of the C-MAC Videolaryngoscope and Rigid Fiberscope with Direct Laryngoscopy in Easy and Difficult Airway Scenarios: A Manikin Study.
Intubation is a fundamental skill in maintaining adequate oxygenation and ventilation of seriously ill patients. ⋯ The Bonfils and C-MAC enabled better visualization of the glottic opening when compared with the Macintosh laryngoscope.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Video Discharge Instructions for Pediatric Fever and Closed Head Injury from the Emergency Department.
Lack of understanding of diagnosis and disease process remains a major complaint of caregivers who bring their children to the pediatric emergency department (PED). Misunderstanding of diagnosis and discharge instructions can lead to unnecessary return visits and health disparities. ⋯ For caregivers with children who presented to the PED with fever and CHI, video discharge instructions improved caregiver comprehension of the child's diagnosis and disease process when added to verbal and written instructions.