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Conceptualization Of Intervention In Pediatrics Systematic Review, Kaitlyn Hansen, Mark C. Navin, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg
Conceptualization Of Intervention In Pediatrics Systematic Review, Kaitlyn Hansen, Mark C. Navin, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg
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Navigating when to intervene against parents’ wishes is a difficult task in pediatrics. Different frameworks have been proposed, but disagreements remain. One problem debated about in pediatric intervention principles often refer to different kinds of interventions (e.g. calling Child Protective Services, consulting the Ethics Committee). This project reports results of a critical scoping review of recent bioethics literature about the concept of pediatric intervention principles.
Clearance Of The Cervical Spine In Obtunded Pediatric Blunt Trauma Patients: Quality Assessment Of An Existing Clearance Pathway, Rachel Kalthoff, Elizabeth Boudiab, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Pavan Brahmamdam, Begum Akay
Clearance Of The Cervical Spine In Obtunded Pediatric Blunt Trauma Patients: Quality Assessment Of An Existing Clearance Pathway, Rachel Kalthoff, Elizabeth Boudiab, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Pavan Brahmamdam, Begum Akay
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INTRODUCTION
Obtunded patients following blunt trauma need clearance of the cervical spine (c-spine) that cannot depend on a clinical exam. Our center’s current pediatric c-spine evaluation pathway includes both Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The objective of this study was to review our use of both CT and MRI for obtunded pediatric trauma patients to assess the quality of our pathway and utility of MRI.
Imaging For Suspected Pediatric Appendicitis: Can Ultrasound Alone Be Trusted?, Ryan Nierstedt, Nafisa Bhuiyan, Michelle Jankowski, Lauren Desantis, Aveh Bastani, Shanna Jones
Imaging For Suspected Pediatric Appendicitis: Can Ultrasound Alone Be Trusted?, Ryan Nierstedt, Nafisa Bhuiyan, Michelle Jankowski, Lauren Desantis, Aveh Bastani, Shanna Jones
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INTRODUCTION
Diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis relies on a combination of laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and clinician judgement. However, the necessity of CT imaging has been questioned given radiation exposure. Therefore, ultrasound imaging has become a useful diagnostic tool, yet its sensitivity in identifying appendicitis is often lower in comparison to CT. This study aims to determine the sensitivity of US imaging for pediatric appendicitis and if differences exist in the diagnosis of appendicitis utilizing both CT and ultrasound or ultrasound alone.
Differences Within A Health System: Imaging Use For Suspected Pediatric Appendicitis, Nafisa Bhuiyan, Ryan Nierstedt, Michelle Jankowski, Shanna Jones, Aveh Bastani
Differences Within A Health System: Imaging Use For Suspected Pediatric Appendicitis, Nafisa Bhuiyan, Ryan Nierstedt, Michelle Jankowski, Shanna Jones, Aveh Bastani
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Ultrasound (US) is the first line imaging used for suspected pediatric appendicitis. However, following equivocal US findings and its lower negative predictive value for ruling out appendicitis, Computed Tomography (CT) imaging is often performed in children. This study investigates the differences in imaging utilization between a community hospital (Beaumont Troy) and a children’s ED hospital (Beaumont Royal Oak), making it the first study to evaluate suspected pediatric appendicitis in Beaumont Health System. It also aims to further characterize differences in patient outcomes such as surgery, length of hospital stay, complications of appendicitis, and highlight the need to reduce unnecessary …
A Month In Manila, Robin M. Lund
A Month In Manila, Robin M. Lund
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Describes a global health learning experience at Philippines Children's Medical Center in Manila.