The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2015
Educational Module Improves Emergency Department Evaluation for Suspected Constipation.
To determine abdominal radiograph use and frequency of digital rectal examinations in children presenting to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and suspected constipation and to determine the impact of an educational module on their use. ⋯ An educational module reviewing the established criteria for the diagnosis of constipation and presented to ED providers results in increased use of digital rectal examination and decreased use of abdominal radiograph in patients evaluated for abdominal pain and ultimately diagnosed with constipation. The change also was associated with reduction in cost and time and radiation exposure in the ED for these patients.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2015
Association of Rewarming Rate on Neonatal Outcomes in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants with Hypothermia.
To explore the possible association between rewarming rate and neonatal outcomes in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWIs) with hypothermia. ⋯ In ELBWIs with hypothermia upon NICU admission, there were no significant differences between rapid or slow rewarming rate and major neonatal outcomes. A higher rewarming rate was associated with a reduced incidence of respiratory distress syndrome.