Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Dec 1998
Performance of advanced resuscitation skills by pediatric housestaff.
To describe pediatric housestaff resuscitation experience and their ability to perform key resuscitation skills. ⋯ Pediatric housestaff previously trained in pediatric advanced life support were generally able to reach the end point of 4 key resuscitation skills but less frequently performed the specific subcomponents of each skill. This poor performance and the prolonged time to skill completion suggest the need for greater attention to detail during training.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Dec 1998
Comparative StudyEvaluation of head injury in a pediatric emergency department: pretrauma and posttrauma system.
To determine if trauma center protocols affect the number of tests and consultations performed and the length of time spent in the emergency department or hospital. ⋯ Application of trauma system protocols to isolated head injury patient evaluation results in increased use of laboratory and radiologic services. These practices have the potential to increase the cost of medical care without significantly improving outcome.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Dec 1998
Minor head injury in children: current management practices of pediatricians, emergency physicians, and family physicians.
To describe variation in the clinical management of minor head trauma in children among primary care and emergency physicians. ⋯ Most physicians surveyed chose clinic or home observation for initial management of minor pediatric head trauma. Clinical management was more varied when patients had sustained either loss of consciousness or seizures. Further study of the appropriate management of minor head trauma in children is needed to guide physicians in their care.