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View article: Ultrasound‐Guided Nerve Block for Pediatric Femur Fractures in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Multi‐Center Study
Ultrasound‐Guided Nerve Block for Pediatric Femur Fractures in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Multi‐Center Study Open
Background Managing pain associated with pediatric femur fractures is challenging. The ultrasound‐guided fascia iliaca compartment nerve block (FICNB) provides regional analgesia for femur fractures in adults, but data on its effectiveness…
View article: Reliability of Physician Estimation of Pelvic Free Fluid Volume on the Pediatric Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma
Reliability of Physician Estimation of Pelvic Free Fluid Volume on the Pediatric Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma Open
Objectives To evaluate the reliability of physician gestalt estimation of pelvic free fluid volume on pediatric Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST). To determine a reliable cut‐off volume and characteristics associated wit…
View article: Evaluation of Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma Completeness of Children in the Clinical Setting
Evaluation of Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma Completeness of Children in the Clinical Setting Open
Objectives We evaluated the completeness of real‐world Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) in children after blunt abdominal trauma by benchmarking against established expert guidelines. Methods We conducted a retrospectiv…
View article: Variability in firearm injury among major pediatric trauma centers across the USA
Variability in firearm injury among major pediatric trauma centers across the USA Open
Objectives In 2020, firearm injuries surpassed automobile collisions as the leading cause of death in US children. Annual automobile fatalities have decreased during 40 years through a multipronged approach. To develop similarly targeted p…
View article: Toxic Exposures Among Young Children One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Review of Three San Francisco Bay Area Emergency Departments
Toxic Exposures Among Young Children One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Review of Three San Francisco Bay Area Emergency Departments Open
View article: Development of a Consensus-Based Definition of Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma in Children
Development of a Consensus-Based Definition of Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma in Children Open
This qualitative study generated definitions for complete FAST and E-FAST studies with high image quality and accurate interpretation in children with injury. These definitions are similar to those in adults with injury and may be used for…
View article: The unmet demand for point-of-care ultrasound among general pediatricians: a cross-sectional survey
The unmet demand for point-of-care ultrasound among general pediatricians: a cross-sectional survey Open
View article: Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery Presenting as Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Regional Wall Motion Abnormality on Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery Presenting as Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Regional Wall Motion Abnormality on Point-of-Care Ultrasound Open
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is a rare cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. We present the first reported case of anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery diagnosed by point-of-care ultrasound, leadi…
View article: Long‐term Mortality in Pediatric Firearm Assault Survivors: A Multicenter, Retrospective, Comparative Cohort Study
Long‐term Mortality in Pediatric Firearm Assault Survivors: A Multicenter, Retrospective, Comparative Cohort Study Open
Objectives The objective was to determine whether children surviving to hospital discharge after firearm assault ( FA ) and nonfirearm assault ( NFA ) are at increased risk of mortality relative to survivors of unintentional trauma ( UT ).…
View article: 255 Long-Term Mortality in Pediatric Firearm Assault Survivors: A Retrospective, Multi-Center, Comparative Cohort Study
255 Long-Term Mortality in Pediatric Firearm Assault Survivors: A Retrospective, Multi-Center, Comparative Cohort Study Open