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Is Hypothermia Therapy An Effective Treatment In Improving Survival Rates In Pediatrics Patients That Have Suspected Brain Injuries?, Brittany J. Kelder
Is Hypothermia Therapy An Effective Treatment In Improving Survival Rates In Pediatrics Patients That Have Suspected Brain Injuries?, Brittany J. Kelder
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not therapeutic hypothermia is an effective treatment in improving survival rates in pediatric patients that have suspected brain injuries.
Study Design: Two randomized control trials and one cohort analysis published in 2015 to 2016 were selected based on their relevance to the clinical question.
Data Sources: Studies were obtained by searching PubMed, OVID, Medline databases. All articles were published in English and peer viewed journals.
Outcome Measured: The outcome measured was survival rates at 12-month post injury compared between the groups that received therapeutic hypothermia or normotherapy …
Do Positive Distractions Improve Pediatric Patient Satisfaction In Children Undergoing Medical Procedures?, Audrey Jeon
Do Positive Distractions Improve Pediatric Patient Satisfaction In Children Undergoing Medical Procedures?, Audrey Jeon
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not positive distractions improve pediatric patient satisfaction in children undergoing medical procedures.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review compiling data from two randomized controlled trials and one convenience prospective trial between 2012 and 2015, all in the English language.
DATA SOURCES: After a thorough search of PubMed and Cochrane, three pertinent studies were found to include in this review. The selected studies were evaluated to assess the effectiveness of positive distraction techniques in improving pediatric patient satisfaction.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Decrease in anxiety and pain symptoms measured by the Yale …