The Journal of pediatrics
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To comprehensively evaluate the effect of parental presence on pediatric intensive care unit rounds. ⋯ Most parents and physicians agree that parents should be invited to participate on rounds. Parents report increased satisfaction from participation, and parents provide new information when on rounds. However, parental presence may limit discussion during rounds which may adversely affect patient care.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Oct 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialThe role of abdominal radiography in the diagnosis of intussusception when interpreted by pediatric emergency physicians.
To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of abdominal x-rays in the diagnosis of intussusception when interpreted by pediatric emergency physicians. ⋯ Abdominal x-rays have a low sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing intussusception when interpreted by pediatric emergency physicians.