Arch Pediat Adol Med
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To improve characterization and recognition of inflicted pediatric submersions. ⋯ Enough childhood submersions are inflicted to warrant careful case evaluation. Bathtub submersion victims and children with physical and historical findings common to other forms of abuse are most likely to be the victims of inflicted submersion.
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To calculate a recurrence rate for radial head subluxation (RHS) and to identify risk factors for recurrence. ⋯ Recurrent RHS occurs in nearly one fourth of patients, and those 24 months or younger are at greatest risk. Sex, family history, and the elbow involved in the initial episode are not risk factors for recurrence.
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To assess the quality of documentation by physicians in their evaluations for sexual abuse of children and to define factors that affect documentation. ⋯ Quality of evaluations for sexual abuse of children may be improved by the use of structured records and participation in continuing medical education courses with regard to sexual abuse of children.
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To assess how sports medicine is taught within pediatric residency programs and to determine the level of comfort that pediatric graduates have in managing common sports injuries. ⋯ The pediatric chief residents who completed the survey received limited didactic instruction or clinical training in sports medicine. Because pediatricians are primary care physicians for many children and adolescents who participate in sports, pediatric residency directors should consider integrating sports medicine instruction into their programs.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Jan 1996
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialVitamin A and respiratory syncytial virus infection. Serum levels and supplementation trial.
To determine the benefit of oral vitamin A supplementation for acute respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. ⋯ Serum vitamin A and RBP levels were low in children hospitalized with RSV infection and were lower in children admitted to the intensive care unit. Hospitalized control patients in intensive care also had lower levels than those treated on the ward. We observed no benefit from oral vitamin A supplementation for children hospitalized with RSV infection.