Scholarly Work

Language Barriers

Interpreters: telephonic, in-person interpretation and bilingual providers.

Language barriers affect health care interactions. Large, randomized studies of the relative efficacy of interpreter modalities have not been conducted.

The truth about language barriers: one residency program's experience

To describe perceptions of how a lack of house staff Spanish proficiency adversely affects communication with Spanish-speaking families with limited English proficiency (LEP).

Teaching Spanish to pediatric emergency physicians: effects on patient satisfaction

To determine whether a course of instruction in medical Spanish for pediatric emergency department (ED) physicians is associated with an increase in satisfaction for Spanish-speaking-only families.

Language barriers and resource utilization in a pediatric emergency department

Although an inability to speak English is recognized as an obstacle to health care in the United States, it is unclear how clinicians alter their diagnostic approach when confronted with a language barrier (LB).

Professional interpreters and bilingual physicians in a pediatric emergency department: effect on resource utilization

To determine the impact of interpreters and bilingual physicians on emergency department (ED) resource utilization.

Patient- and family-centered care of children in the emergency department

Patient- and family-centered care is an innovative approach to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care that is grounded in a mutually beneficial partnership among patients, families, and

Practice variation with febrile infants: delight in disorder?

No abstract available

Primary care and emergency department decision making

To determine the effect of primary care status on decision making in the pediatric emergency department (ED).

Practice variation in the emergency management of croup

To explore the effect of physician training background on the emergency management of croup.

Performance of a decision rule for radiographs of pediatric knee injuries

Although decision rules for radiographs of pediatric knee injuries have been suggested from retrospective studies, prospective evaluations of such rules have been limited. We sought to prospectively assess

Febrile seizure: measuring adherence to AAP guidelines among community ED physicians

In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics published practice parameters for the acute management of febrile seizure. These guidelines emphasize

Physician variation in test ordering in the management of gastroenteritis in children

To describe the variation among physicians in test ordering when caring for children with gastroenteritis and to explore the effect of hospital charge information on such variation.

Setting-based practice variation in the management of simple febrile seizure

To identify provider-based differences in the ED assessment and management of children presenting with uncomplicated, first-time febrile seizures.

Regional after-hours urgent care provided by a tertiary children's hospital

Ambulatory presentation to a tertiary pediatric emergency department (ED) is not convenient for many families. Yet many primary care pediatricians (PCPs) desire after-hours urgent care for their patients as

Fast track and the pediatric emergency department: resource utilization and patients outcomes

To examine differences in the evaluation, management, and outcomes for patients seen in an on-site "fast track" (FT) vs the main ED.

The effect of price information on test-ordering behavior and patient outcomes in a pediatric emergency department

We sought to determine whether information on hospital charges (prices) would affect test-ordering and quality of patient care in a pediatric emergency

Oral rehydration therapy in the acute care setting

No abstract available

Children with first-time simple febrile seizures are at low risk of serious bacterial illness

To describe the rates of serious bacterial illness (SBI) in children presenting to emergency departments (EDs) with first-time uncomplicated febrile seizures.

Management of pediatric trauma

Injury is the number 1 killer of children in the United States. In 2004, injury accounted for 59.5% of all deaths in children younger than 18 years. The financial burden to society of children who survive childhood injury with disability continues to be enormous.

Joint policy statement--guidelines for care of children in the emergency department

Children who require emergency care have unique needs, especially when emergencies are serious or life-threatening. The majority of ill and injured children are brought to community hospital

Policy statement--emergency information forms and emergency preparedness for children with special health care needs

Children with chronic medical conditions rely on complex management plans for problems that cause them to be at increased risk

Joint policy statement--guidelines for care of children in the emergency department

Children who require emergency care have unique needs, especially when emergencies are serious or life-threatening. The majority of ill and injured children are brought to community hospital emergency departments (EDs)

Correction of factitious hyperkalemia in hemolyzed specimens

Hemolysis in pediatric specimens is common due to difficult blood draws and small-bore intravenous catheters. Values of serum K+ become falsely elevated secondary to release of intracellular contents.

Cecal retention of a swallowed penny mimicking appendicitis in a healthy 2 year old

Toddlers commonly ingest coins. Studies of the evaluation and management of such ingestions have focused on the risk of complications from impaction in the esophagus. It is commonly assumed

Topical use of DEET insect repellent as a cause of severe encephalopathy in a healthy adult male

No abstract available

Management of life-threatening malaria

No abstract available.

Special feature: picture of the month. Ingestion of nifedipine sustained-release tablets

No abstract available.

Coaxing the consultant

No abstract available.

Collaborative Approaches to e-Health: Valuable for Users and Non-users

To describe parental use of an Internet-based educational and emotional support system, in a regional NICU program.

Job market survey of recent pediatric emergency medicine fellowship graduates

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section of Emergency Medicine's Subcommittee on Administration developed a survey tool targeting recent pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship

A Medicaid eHealth program: an analysis of benefits to users and nonusers

To describe parental use of an Internet-based educational and emotional support system, in a regional NICU program.

Undiluted albuterol aerosols in the pediatric emergency department

To evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of a short treatment method of administering albuterol aerosols.

Mass transfer of pediatric tertiary care hospital inpatients to a new location in under 12 hours: lessons learned and implications for disaster preparedness

To report an experience with large-scale rapid transportation of hospitalized children, highlighting elements applicable to a

Scholarly Work

Language Barriers

Interpreters: telephonic, in-person interpretation and bilingual providers.

The truth about language barriers: one residency program's experience

Teaching Spanish to pediatric emergency physicians: effects on patient satisfaction

Language barriers and resource utilization in a pediatric emergency department

Professional interpreters and bilingual physicians in a pediatric emergency department: effect on resource utilization

Practice Patters of Physicians

Patient- and family-centered care of children in the emergency department

Practice variation with febrile infants: delight in disorder?

Primary care and emergency department decision making

Practice variation in the emergency management of croup

Performance of a decision rule for radiographs of pediatric knee injuries

Febrile seizure: measuring adherence to AAP guidelines among community ED physicians

Physician variation in test ordering in the management of gastroenteritis in children

Setting-based practice variation in the management of simple febrile seizure

Regional after-hours urgent care provided by a tertiary children's hospital

Fast track and the pediatric emergency department: resource utilization and patients outcomes

The effect of price information on test-ordering behavior and patient outcomes in a pediatric emergency department

Oral rehydration therapy in the acute care setting

Children with first-time simple febrile seizures are at low risk of serious bacterial illness

Policy Statements

Management of pediatric trauma

Joint policy statement--guidelines for care of children in the emergency department

Policy statement--emergency information forms and emergency preparedness for children with special health care needs

Joint policy statement--guidelines for care of children in the emergency department

Case Reports

Correction of factitious hyperkalemia in hemolyzed specimens

Cecal retention of a swallowed penny mimicking appendicitis in a healthy 2 year old

Topical use of DEET insect repellent as a cause of severe encephalopathy in a healthy adult male

Management of life-threatening malaria

Special feature: picture of the month. Ingestion of nifedipine sustained-release tablets

Miscellaneous

Coaxing the consultant

Collaborative Approaches to e-Health: Valuable for Users and Non-users

Job market survey of recent pediatric emergency medicine fellowship graduates

A Medicaid eHealth program: an analysis of benefits to users and nonusers

Undiluted albuterol aerosols in the pediatric emergency department

Mass transfer of pediatric tertiary care hospital inpatients to a new location in under 12 hours: lessons learned and implications for disaster preparedness

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