Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Mar 2019
Awareness of Birth Cohort Hepatitis C Testing Recommendation Among Baby Boomers: An Exploratory Survey Study.
To examine population awareness of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing recommendation for the 1945 to 1965 birth cohort and explore the factors associated with awareness of the testing recommendation, its association with HCV testing, and respondents' data sources about the recommendation. ⋯ Awareness of the CDC's testing recommendation was reported in fewer than half of the respondents and was adversely affected by minority status. Although mass media may be a key venue for HCV-related data outreach, further studies are needed on interventions to enhance the role played by healthcare providers.
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Southern medical journal · Mar 2019
Impact of Holidays on Pediatric Trauma Admissions to a Community Hospital in South Florida.
The data from temperate regions indicate increases in pediatric traumatic injuries during the spring and summer months with anticipated admission spikes on warm weather holidays; hospitals in southern subtropical regions should not anticipate the same trends. The objectives of this study were to identify holiday-specific spikes in pediatric traumatic injury admissions at a community hospital in South Florida and report injury patterns in age, mechanism of injury, and surgical consults. ⋯ Hospitals located in southern subtropical climates should consider increasing staffing as necessary during select autumn and winter holidays.
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Southern medical journal · Jan 2019
Healthcare Professionals and In-Flight Medical Emergencies: Resources, Responsibilities, Goals, and Legalities as a Good Samaritan.
Common in-flight emergencies include syncope, respiratory symptoms, nausea/vomiting, cardiac symptoms, and seizures. Flight conditions, such as changes in air pressure and humidity, can exacerbate existing chronic medical conditions. In 2017, US airlines carried 849.3 million passengers. ⋯ When unable to stabilize the passenger's condition, the decision to divert the plane rests with the flight's captain. Our article helps HCPs to best understand their resources, structured support, liability, and role during an in-flight medical event. With this knowledge of resources, a good Samaritan can confidently attend to an ill airline passenger in flight.
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Southern medical journal · Dec 2018
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyMaternal/Perinatal Outcome in Women with Sickle Cell Disease: A Comparison of Two Time Periods.
To compare pregnancy outcomes in women with sickle cell disease from recent deliveries with a similar group delivered earlier. ⋯ Recent pregnancy outcome statistics in women with sickle cell disease have not changed through the years. Innovative strategies to improve maternal and newborn outcomes among such patients are needed.