Epidemiological study of pediatric trauma in a reference hospital in Curitiba - Scharnoski FG, Desconsi IM, Linnenkamp MDW, Fontes HS, Pereira CDEO, Martins RK, Sarquis LM.
OBJECTIVE: to analyze the prevalence of types of trauma, resulting injuries and managements in children and adolescents between 0 and 17 years old, treated in an Emergency Room in 2019. METHODS: a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study car...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Injury patterns and outcomes at a single pediatric trauma center during the coronavirus disease 19 pandemic - Sullivan TM, Scheese D, Jain E, Milestone ZP, Haynes J, Boomer LA.
INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is reported to have changed injury patterns, prevalence, and outcomes across multiple institutions in the United States. Interpretation of aggregate data is difficult because injury patterns vary...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Male sex is an independent risk factor for patellar osteochondral fractures following acute patellar dislocation in pediatric patients - Retzky JS, Uppstrom TJ, Chipman DE, Bovonratwet P, Green DW.
PURPOSE: Although most patellar dislocations are associated with medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injury, many patients also sustain concomitant patellar osteochondral fractures following a patellar dislocation. Few prior studies have described or eva...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Pediatric trauma and trauma team activation in a Swiss pediatric emergency department: an observational cohort study - Herren A, Palmer CS, Landolt MA, Lehner M, Neuhaus TJ, Simma L.
BACKGROUND: Trauma is one of the most common causes of death in childhood, but data on severely injured Swiss children are absent from existing national registries. Our aim was to analyze trauma activations and the profiles of critically injured children a...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Prehospital transport time and outcomes for pediatric trauma: a national study - Burdick KJ, Perez Coulter A, Tirabassi M.
INTRODUCTION: Historically, emergency medical services have aimed to deliver trauma patients to definitive care within the 60  min (min) "Golden Hour" to optimize survival. There is little evidence to support or refute this for pediatric trauma. The object...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Trained lifeguards performing pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation while running: a pilot simulation study - Santos-Folgar M, Rodr íguez-Nuñez A, Barcala-Furelos R, Otero-Agra M, Martínez-Isasi S, Fernández-Méndez F.
The aim of this study was to compare the quality of standard infant CPR with CPR in motion (i.e., walking and running) via performing maneuvers and evacuating the infant from a beach. Thirteen trained lifeguards participated in a randomized crossover study...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Variation in metabolic demand following severe pediatric traumatic brain injury: a case review - Wallinga MM, Newkirk M, Gardner MT, Ziegler J.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common pediatric traumas among children in the United States. Appropriate nutrition support, including the initiation of early enteral nutrition, within the first 48  h after injury is crucial for children...
Source: SafetyLit - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

What Are Some Radiographic Signs of Congenital Heart Disease?
Discussion Total anomalous pulmonary venous return causes snowman sign on a chest x-ray. The pulmonary veins fail to connect normally to the left atrium. Alternate pathways direct flow to the right atrium and then across an atrial communication. The admixture of blood at the atrial level and the right to left atrial shunt result in the cyanosis. It may present at birth because of obstruction to the pulmonary veins. “Characteristic heart shapes in patients with congenital heart disease are often due to long standing hemodynamic changes and are therefore less commonly seen today on [chest x-ray] because patients with c...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 28, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies
Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall.  These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to their undeveloped immune systems. Many adults have some immunity from previous exposure. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says there is concern with newborns when it comes to enteroviruses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/MMxr5gkD09s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads at the end…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Recovery trajectories of IQ after pediatric TBI: A latent class growth modeling analysis - Narad ME, Smith-Paine J, Cassedy A, LeBlond E, Taylor HG, Yeates KO, Wade SL.
OBJECTIVE: To identify latent trajectories of IQ over time after pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) and examine the predictive value of risk factors within and across recovery trajectories. METHOD: 206 children ages 3-7 years at injury were inc...
Source: SafetyLit - August 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Tips for overcoming dental anxiety from the Nipomo family dentist
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental anxiety is a common problem experienced by many, triggering feelings of nervousness, fear, and anxiety. "Too often the result is neglected dental," says Dr. Douglas Ng, with Nipomo Family Dentistry, "however, there are...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 26, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Post SCT, Better Survival in Kids With Healthy Gut Diversity Post SCT, Better Survival in Kids With Healthy Gut Diversity
Pediatric patients receiving a donor stem cell transplant who have healthier pretransplant gut microbiota diversity show improved rates of survival and a lower risk of acute GvHD.MDedge News
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - August 25, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Special-Needs Families Face Extra Financial Challenges. How This Firm Helps Them
Cindy Haddad and her colleagues at Affinia Financial have doubled client assets to $418 million in the past four years because of their expertise in providing special-needs financial planning to families with loved ones living with disabilities. “Because we have this niche, we can specialize like…#cindyhaddad #affiniafinancial #burlington #mass #barronsadvisor
Source: Reuters: Health - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

RehaDesign Announces Acquisition of WheelStarz Pediatric Wheelchair Accessories
RehaDesign announces they have recently acquired WheelStarz Wheelchair Accessories, a brand offering innovative wheelchair accessories for kids
Source: Disabled World - August 25, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Disability Events - Public Notices Source Type: news

Pacific Dermatology Specialists Announces New Fullerton, CA Location
Pacific Dermatology Specialists is proud to announce the opening of our newest location in Fullerton, CA. The practice offers a range of skin care services, including medical and pediatric dermatology. They are dedicated to delivering clinically excellent results and an exceptional...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news

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