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Am J Emerg Med ; 64: 137-141, 2023 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36528001

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OBJECTIVES: To describe the association of biomarkers with serious bacterial infection (SBI; urinary tract infection [UTI], bacteremia and/or bacterial meningitis) in hypothermic infants presenting to the emergency department (ED). METHODS: We performed a cross sectional study in four academic pediatric EDs from January 2015 through December 2019, including infants ≤90 days old presenting with a rectal temperature of ≤36.4 °C. We constructed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to evaluate the accuracy of blood biomarkers including white blood cell count (WBC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and platelets for identifying SBI, with exploratory analyses evaluating procalcitonin and band counts. RESULTS: Among 850 included infants (53.5% males; median days of age 13 [IQR 5-58 days]), SBI were found in 55 (6.5%). For infants with SBI, the area under the curve (AUC; 95% confidence interval) for WBC was 0.70 (0.61-0.78) with sensitivity 0.64 (0.50-0.74) and specificity 0.77 (0.74-0.80). The AUC for ANC was 0.77 (0.70-0.84) with sensitivity 0.69 (0.55-0.81) and specificity 0.77 (0.74-0.8). For platelets, the AUC was 0.6 (0.52-0.67) with sensitivity 0.73 (0.59-0.84) and specificity 0.5 (0.46-0.53). Both the WBC and ANC were minimally accurate for identifying hypothermic infants with SBI. When looking at the accuracy of these biomarkers for identifying invasive bacterial infection (IBI; bacteremia and/or bacterial meningitis), ANC again showed minimal accuracy with an AUC of 0.70 (0.55-0.85). CONCLUSIONS: Biomarkers commonly used as part of an infectious workup are generally poor at identifying SBI in hypothermic infants. Our findings from this cohort of hypothermic infants are similar to those reported from febrile infants, suggesting similarities in the bioresponse to infection between hypothermic and febrile infants. Additional research is required to improve risk stratification for hypothermic infants, and to better guide evaluation and management.


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Bacteriemia , Infecciones Bacterianas , Meningitis Bacterianas , Infecciones Urinarias , Masculino , Lactante , Humanos , Niño , Adolescente , Femenino , Estudios Transversales , Bacterias , Biomarcadores , Bacteriemia/diagnóstico , Bacteriemia/complicaciones , Recuento de Leucocitos , Meningitis Bacterianas/diagnóstico , Meningitis Bacterianas/complicaciones , Infecciones Urinarias/microbiología
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Emerg Med J ; 40(3): 189-194, 2023 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36396347

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BACKGROUND: Young infants with hypothermia presenting to the emergency department (ED) are at risk for serious bacterial infections (SBI), however there is no consensus temperature to prompt evaluation for SBI among these children. We sought to statistically derive a temperature threshold to guide detection of SBI in young infants with hypothermia presenting to the ED. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study of infants ≤90 days old presenting to four academic paediatric EDs in the United States of America from January 2015 through December 2019 with a rectal temperature of ≤36.4°C. Our primary outcomes were SBI, defined as urinary tract infection (UTI), bacteraemia and/or bacterial meningitis, and invasive bacterial infections (IBI, limited to bacteraemia and/or bacterial meningitis). We constructed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to evaluate an optimally derived cutpoint for minimum ED temperature and presence of SBI or IBI. RESULTS: We included 3376 infants, of whom SBI were found in 62 (1.8%) and IBI in 16 (0.5%). The most common infection identified was Escherichia coli UTI. Overall, cohort minimum median temperature was 36.2°C (IQR 36.0°C-36.4°C). Patients with SBI and IBI had lower median temperatures, 35.8°C (IQR 35.8°C-36.3°C) and 35.4°C (IQR 35.7°C-36.3°C), respectively, compared with those without corresponding infections (both p<0.05). Using an outcome of SBI, the area under the ROC curve (AUROC) was 61.0% (95% CI 54.1% to 67.9%). At a cutpoint of 36.2°C, sensitivity was 59.7% and specificity was 59.2%. When using an outcome of IBI, the AUROC was 65.9% (95% CI 51.1% to 80.6%). Using a cutpoint of 36.1°C in this model resulted in a sensitivity of 68.8% and specificity of 60.1%. CONCLUSION: Young infants with SBI and IBI presented with lower temperatures than infants without infections. However, there was no temperature threshold to reliably identify SBI or IBI. Further research incorporating clinical and laboratory parameters, in addition to temperature, may help to improve risk stratification for these vulnerable patients.


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Bacteriemia , Infecciones Bacterianas , Hipotermia , Meningitis Bacterianas , Infecciones Urinarias , Lactante , Humanos , Niño , Estudios Transversales , Infecciones Bacterianas/diagnóstico , Bacteriemia/diagnóstico , Fiebre/microbiología , Infecciones Urinarias/diagnóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos
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Am J Emerg Med ; 60: 121-127, 2022 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35952572

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OBJECTIVES: Hypothermic infants are at risk for serious bacterial and herpes simplex virus infections, but there are no evidence-based guidelines for managing these patients. We sought to characterize variations and trends in care for these infants in the emergency department (ED). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of infants under 90 days old presenting to 32 pediatric EDs from 2009 through 2019 with an International Classification of Diseases diagnosis code for hypothermia. We characterized variation in diagnostic testing, antimicrobial treatment, and disposition of children in three age groups (≤30 days, 31-60 days, and 61-90 days old) and analyzed care trends. RESULTS: Of 7828 ED encounters meeting inclusion criteria, most (81%) were ≤ 30 days of age. Infants in the 0-30 days old age group, compared to 61-90 days old age group, had a higher proportion of blood (75% vs. 68%), urine (72% vs. 64%), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF; 35% vs. 22%) cultures obtained (p < 0.01) and greater antimicrobial use (81% vs. 68%; p < 0.01) in the ED. From 2009 to 2019, C-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin usage steadily increased, from 25% to 40% and 0% to 30% respectively, while antibiotic use (83% to 77%), CSF testing (53% to 44%), and chest radiography (47% to 34%) decreased. Considerable interhospital variation was noted in testing and treatment, including CSF testing (14-70%), inflammatory markers (CRP and procalcitonin; 8-88%), and antibiotics (56-92%). CONCLUSION: Substantial hospital-level variation exists for managing hypothermic infants in the ED. Long-term trends are notable for changing practice over time, particularly with increased use of inflammatory markers. Prospective studies are needed to risk stratify and optimize care for this population.


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Hipotermia , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Proteína C-Reactiva , Estudios Transversales , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital , Humanos , Hipotermia/diagnóstico , Hipotermia/terapia , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Polipéptido alfa Relacionado con Calcitonina , Estudios Retrospectivos
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 37(12): e1116-e1121, 2021 Dec 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31738300

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OBJECTIVES: The majority of US children do not have access to an emergency department (ED) with a pediatric mental health care policy in place. Our objective was to understand factors associated with whether US EDs have a pediatric mental health care policy. METHODS: We analyzed data from the National Pediatric Readiness Project, a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of US EDs. Nurse managers reported whether their hospitals had a policy to care for children with social/mental health concerns (n = 3612). We calculated prevalence estimates, prevalence ratios (PRs), and confidence intervals (CIs) for regional and ED characteristics (eg, rurality and types of personnel) by whether EDs had a pediatric mental health care policy. RESULTS: Overall, 46.2% (n = 1668/3612) of EDs had a pediatric mental health care policy. Emergency departments located in remote areas were 60% less likely to have such a policy compared with EDs in urban areas (PR, 0.4; CI, 0.3-0.5). Emergency department characteristics associated with having a pediatric mental health care policy included having a policy to transfer children with social/mental health concerns (PR, 5.4; CI, 4.7-6.2), having a policy to address maltreatment (PR, 3.4; CI, 2.6-4.4), and having nurse and physician pediatric emergency care coordinators (PR, 1.6; CI, 1.5-1.8). CONCLUSIONS: Lower prevalence of pediatric mental health policies in rural EDs is concerning considering EDs are often the first point of contact for pediatric patients. This work highlights the importance of pediatric emergency care coordinators in fostering ED capacity to meet children's mental health needs.


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Servicios Médicos de Urgencia , Salud Mental , Niño , Estudios Transversales , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital , Política de Salud , Humanos
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 37(12): e1603-e1610, 2021 Dec 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32530836

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate feasibility of supplementing emergency department (ED) concussion discharge instructions for adolescents and parents with a newly created educational comic and a publicly available comic-based video at an outpatient sports neurology clinic. METHODS: We created a gender-neutral, 2-page comic to augment text-only ED concussion discharge instructions. A sample of patients evaluated at a sports neurology clinic and their parents/guardians participated. Patients and their parents were randomized to view either the comic only or both the comic and publicly available comic-based video. Patients and parents completed preintervention and postintervention surveys to assess likeability and concussion knowledge including concussion definition, symptoms, return-to-ED criteria, and resuming normal activity. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics. RESULTS: A total of 57 patients (47.4% female; mean age, 15 years) and 37 guardians were enrolled. Most (73%) concussions were sports related, with the majority having sought care within 24 hours in an ED (80%). Over half (51%) had experienced 2 or more prior concussions. Overall, 31 adolescents and 20 guardians viewed both comic and video, whereas 26 adolescents and 17 guardians viewed the comic only. Both comic and video were favorably reviewed, but a higher proportion of respondents rated the video more positively than the comic for likability (P < 0.01), comprehensibility (P < 0.05), and increasing understanding (P < 0.05). Patients' knowledge of some concussion symptoms emphasized in the comic increased after reading (emotional changes, P = 0.02; vomiting, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Patients showed increased concussion knowledge using the favorably endorsed comic-based discharge instructions. Using comic-based supplemental discharge tools may optimize concussion education for adolescents.


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Traumatismos en Atletas , Conmoción Encefálica , Adolescente , Conmoción Encefálica/diagnóstico , Conmoción Encefálica/terapia , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital , Estudios de Factibilidad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Padres , Alta del Paciente
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Ann Emerg Med ; 75(1): 90-92, 2020 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31326201

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Many children and adolescents have access to portable electronic devices. Although not always the case, these devices are often charged at nighttime, especially while being used in bed. There are increasing media reports of electric current injury from the portable electronic devices' charging cables, particularly with equipment that is available for lower cost from generic manufacturers. A 19-year-old woman presented to the pediatric emergency department after a burn from her generic iPhone charger. She was lying in bed wearing a chain necklace, with the charger underneath her pillow and plugged into an electrical outlet, when she felt a sudden burning sensation and severe pain around her neck. She was found to have a circumferential partial-thickness burn. She underwent computed tomographic angiogram, whose result was unremarkable. The wound was debrided, and she was then discharged home. She likely sustained an electrical injury from the charger as it came in contact with her necklace, causing a burn. Several companies have investigated the difference in quality and safety of generic versus Apple-brand chargers and have found that the majority of the generic chargers fail basic safety testing, making them a higher risk for electrical injury. As a result of this case, patients and families should be educated about safe use of these devices, especially while they are charging.


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Quemaduras por Electricidad/etiología , Suministros de Energía Eléctrica/efectos adversos , Traumatismos del Cuello/etiología , Teléfono Celular , Femenino , Humanos , Adulto Joven
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Air Med J ; 39(6): 448-453, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33228892

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify which point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) techniques and sonographic signs were reliably acquired and interpreted by transport nurses for the confirmation of endotracheal tube placement in children. METHODS: We developed and assessed a multimodal POCUS training curriculum for transport nurses that evaluated 5 sonographic signs using 3 scanning techniques. RESULTS: Twenty-one transport nurses were enrolled in the curriculum. The mean scores (95% confidence interval [CI]) of the knowledge test were 82% (95% CI, 63%-93%), 88% (95% CI, 68%-95%), and 74% (95% CI, 53%-87%) for tracheal, lung, and hemidiaphragmatic scans, respectively. For the simulation image evaluation, 94% (95% CI, 77%-99%) of tracheal scan images, 97% (95% CI, 81%-99%) of lung scan images, and 88% (95% CI, 69%-96%) of hemidiaphragmatic scan images were determined clinically useful. For the pediatric intensive care unit image evaluation, 100% (95% CI, 86%-100%) of tracheal scan images, 100% (95% CI, 86%-100%) of lung scan images, and 79% (95% CI, 59%-91%) of hemidiaphragmatic scan images were determined clinically useful. A tracheal dilation sign was rarely captured by POCUS. CONCLUSION: Transport nurses can acquire POCUS skills to confirm endotracheal tube placement in children. A combination of a double trachea sign, a lung sliding sign, and a lung pulse sign could be a feasible POCUS approach.


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Enfermeras y Enfermeros , Sistemas de Atención de Punto , Niño , Humanos , Intubación Intratraqueal , Pruebas en el Punto de Atención , Ultrasonografía
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Am J Public Health ; 109(12): 1707-1710, 2019 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31622146

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The Michigan Child Care Related Infections Surveillance Program (MCRISP) is a novel, online illness surveillance system used by a collection of southeast Michigan child care centers. Recently established, MCRISP has not been assessed epidemiologically. We created MCRISP epidemic curves for both respiratory and gastrointestinal disease over three seasons, comparing these to data from an established statewide surveillance system. Results suggest that online child care center-based disease surveillance is timely, functional, and has potential as an early sentinel system for community epidemics.


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Guarderías Infantiles/estadística & datos numéricos , Brotes de Enfermedades/estadística & datos numéricos , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/epidemiología , Vigilancia en Salud Pública/métodos , Enfermedades Respiratorias/epidemiología , Preescolar , Documentación/normas , Epidemias , Humanos , Michigan
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 35(7): e135-e137, 2019 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28678056

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Enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome (EVAS) is the most common congenital ear anomaly that causes sensorineural hearing loss in children and may predispose a child to sudden hearing loss from sudden pressure changes or minor head trauma. We report a case of a 4-year-old boy with a history of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt and migraines who presented to the emergency department with parental and child care provider reports of acute hearing loss, without a history of trauma, infection, or hardware malfunction, who was diagnosed with bilateral EVAS. Diagnosis of EVAS occurs with specific temporal bone imaging with either high-resolution, thin-cut computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans. Enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome is typically refractory to medical treatment and often results in hearing loss that is too severe to benefit from amplification, requiring cochlear implantation.


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Pérdida Auditiva Sensorineural/complicaciones , Pérdida Auditiva Súbita/etiología , Acueducto Vestibular/anomalías , Preescolar , Pérdida Auditiva Sensorineural/diagnóstico , Pérdida Auditiva Sensorineural/diagnóstico por imagen , Pérdida Auditiva Sensorineural/etiología , Humanos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Masculino , Síndrome , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Derivación Ventriculoperitoneal , Acueducto Vestibular/diagnóstico por imagen
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 35(3): e59-e60, 2019 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29189594

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Hirudin is a potent anticoagulant found in the salivary glands of several species of leeches. We report a case of direct hirudin exposure after suspected leech bite causing significant penile ecchymosis. Diagnosis was not apparent on initial evaluation but made after a thorough history was obtained and the leech was found in the lining of his swim trunks, which he left at home. Although this presentation mimics several other potentially serious conditions, treatment is largely observational with anticipated rapid improvement over the course of hours without intervention.


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Mordeduras y Picaduras/diagnóstico , Equimosis/etiología , Hirudinas/efectos adversos , Enfermedades del Pene/diagnóstico , Pene/patología , Animales , Mordeduras y Picaduras/complicaciones , Niño , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Sanguijuelas , Masculino , Enfermedades del Pene/etiología , Remisión Espontánea
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J Infect Dis ; 218(6): 848-855, 2018 08 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29684211

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Background: Despite the frequency of human rhinovirus (HRV), data describing the molecular epidemiology of HRV in the community are limited. Childcare centers are optimal settings to characterize heterotypic HRV cocirculation. Methods: HRV specimens were prospectively obtained from a cohort of childcare attendees at enrollment and weekly during respiratory illness. The 5' noncoding region sequences were used to determine HRV species (A, B, C) and genotypes. Results: Among 225 children followed, sequence data were available for 92 HRV infections: HRV-A (n = 80; 59%) was most common, followed by HRV-C (n = 52, 39%), and HRV-B (n = 3, 2%). Forty-one genotypes were identified and cocirculation was common. Frequent spread between classrooms occurred with 2 HRV-A genotypes. Repeated detections within single illnesses were a combination of persistent (n = 7) and distinct (n = 7) genotypes. Prevalence of HRV among asymptomatic children was 41%. HRV-C was clinically similar to HRV-A and HRV-B. Conclusions: HRV epidemiology in childcare consists of heterotypic cocirculation of genotypes with periodic spread within and among classrooms. Based on our finding of multiple genotypes evident during the course of single illnesses, the use of sequence-based HRV type determination is critical in longitudinal studies of HRV epidemiology and transmission.


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Infecciones por Picornaviridae/epidemiología , ARN Viral/genética , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio/virología , Rhinovirus/clasificación , Análisis de Secuencia de ARN/métodos , Guarderías Infantiles , Preescolar , Estudios Transversales , Enterovirus/aislamiento & purificación , Femenino , Genotipo , Técnicas de Genotipaje , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Filogenia , Prevalencia , Rhinovirus/genética , Rhinovirus/aislamiento & purificación
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 34(5): 349-356, 2018 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27482966

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess if Michigan child care directors have created disaster management plans, and if local resources were used to develop and implement plans. METHODS: From December 2013 to March 2014, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation conducted a survey of licensed child care programs in Michigan. An online survey regarding disaster preparedness and training resources was distributed to the directors of a convenience sample of registered child care centers among the Early Childhood Investment Corporation's statewide network of 11 resource centers. RESULTS: A total of 210 child care programs responded. Most (91%) of respondents had a disaster plan, but 40% did not include accommodations for special needs children, 51% did not have a family/child identification or reunification plan, and 67% did not have car safety devices and a predetermined route for evacuation. Fewer than 9% made disaster plans available online. Few collaborated with local fire (22%), police (27%), or pediatric or emergency medicine organizations (11%). Online modules were the most desirable training format. CONCLUSIONS: In a state without mandated child care guidelines for disaster preparedness, a substantial proportion of child care programs were missing critical components of disaster planning. Future interventions must focus on increasing partnerships with local organizations and developing guidelines and training to include plans for special needs children, family/child identification and reunification, and evacuation/relocation.


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Cuidado del Niño/estadística & datos numéricos , Planificación en Desastres/estadística & datos numéricos , Asignación de Recursos/estadística & datos numéricos , Niño , Cuidado del Niño/normas , Preescolar , Desastres , Encuestas de Atención de la Salud , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Michigan
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Telemed J E Health ; 24(7): 527-535, 2018 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29215972

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BACKGROUND: Pulse oximetry, a ubiquitous, noninvasive method to monitor oxygen saturation (SpO2), requires larger, nonportable equipment. Smartphone pulse oximeter applications (apps) provide a portable, cost-effective option, but are untested in children. We hypothesize that smartphone pulse oximetry will not be inferior to standard pulse oximetry measured in healthy children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two main types of pulse oximetry apps, a camera-based app (CBA) that uses a phone camera flash and lens and a probe-based app (PBA) that uses an external plug-in probe, were compared with standard pulse oximetry measured in children ages 2-13 years without a respiratory complaint and a triage SpO2 ≥97% seen in a pediatric Emergency Department. Two investigators obtained heart rate and SpO2 using each app. Inter-rater reliability was tested using interclass correlations (ICCs), and Bland-Altman method was used to compare app values to triage measurements. RESULTS: Eighty-one patients were enrolled. ICC for SpO2 for PBA and CBA were 0.73 and -0.24, respectively. The 95% limits of agreement between the PBA SpO2 and triage SpO2 were -2.8 to +2.5 compared with -4.1 to +3.5 for the CBA SpO2 and triage SpO2. Mean differences between triage SpO2 and the PBA SpO2 (-0.17%) and triage SpO2 and CBA SpO2 (-0.33%) were not statistically significant. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Smartphone-based pulse oximetry is not inferior to standard pulse oximetry in pediatric patients without hypoxia. Reliability was superior for PBA compared with CBA, with more precise agreement for the PBA compared with the CBA. Future studies should test pulse oximetry apps in a hypoxic pediatric population.


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Aplicaciones Móviles , Oximetría/métodos , Teléfono Inteligente , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Frecuencia Cardíaca , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados
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South Med J ; 110(8): 502-508, 2017 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28771646

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OBJECTIVE: Children's summer camps are at risk for multiple pediatric casualties during a disaster. The degree to which summer camps have instituted disaster preparedness is unknown. We assessed disaster preparedness among selected camps nationally for a range of disasters. METHODS: We partnered with a national, web-based electronic health records system to send camp leadership of 315 camp organizations a 14-question online survey of disaster preparedness. One response from each camp was selected in the following order of importance: owner, director, physician, nurse, medical technician, office staff, and other. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: A total of 181 camps responses were received, 169 of which were complete. Camp types were overnight (60%), day (21%), special/medical needs (14%), and other (5%). Survey respondents were directors (52%), nurses (14%), office staff (10%), physicians (5%), owners (5%), emergency medical technicians (2%), and other (12%). Almost 18% of camps were located >20 mi from a major medical center, and 36% were >5 mi from police/fire departments. Many camps were missing emergency supplies: car/booster seats for evacuation (68%), shelter (35%), vehicles for evacuation (26%), quarantine isolation areas (21%), or emergency supplies of extra water (20%) or food (17%). Plans were unavailable for the following: power outages (23%); lockdowns (15%); illness outbreaks (15%); tornadoes (11%); evacuation for fire, flood, or chemical spill (9%); and other severe weather (8%). Many camps did not have online emergency plans (53%), plans for children with special/medical needs (38%), methods to rapidly communicate information to parents (25%), or methods to identify children for evacuation/reunification with parents (40%). Respondents reported that staff participation in disaster drills varied for weather (58%), evacuations (46%), and lockdowns (36%). The majority (75%) of respondents had not collaborated with medical organizations for planning. CONCLUSIONS: A substantial proportion of camps were missing critical components of disaster planning. Future interventions must focus on developing summer camp-specific disaster plans, increasing partnerships, and reassessing national disaster plans to include summer camp settings.


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Planificación en Desastres/normas , Instalaciones Deportivas y Recreativas , Canadá , Niño , Necesidades y Demandas de Servicios de Salud , Humanos , Estaciones del Año , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Estados Unidos
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J Sch Health ; 2024 Jun 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38886871

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BACKGROUND: Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children and adolescents in the United States. Traditional injury education interventions for children often are inaccessible due to cost and logistics in underserved communities, exacerbating injury disparities. A new approach is needed to close this gap for families with preschool children. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEORY: Collaborating with Head Start preschools optimizes engagement and accessibility to families in underserved communities. Involving caregivers and community organizations addresses the limitations of conventional interventions and community-specific injury prevention concerns. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE, AND EQUITY: Pop-up Safety Town offers a more affordable model for injury prevention education, particularly in underserved regions. The model's approach, using adaptable education, mobile and reusable materials, and volunteer staffing, offers greater potential for achieving sustainable impact in these underserved communities. CONCLUSIONS: Pop-up Safety Town presents a novel upstream solution to address disparities in injury prevention education in underserved communities.

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Hosp Pediatr ; 14(3): 153-162, 2024 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38312010

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BACKGROUND: There is insufficient evidence to guide the initial evaluation of hypothermic infants. We aimed to evaluate risk factors for serious bacterial infections (SBI) among hypothermic infants presenting to the emergency department (ED). METHODS: We conducted a multicenter case-control study among hypothermic (rectal temperature <36.5°C) infants ≤90 days presenting to the ED who had a blood culture collected. Our outcome was SBI (bacteremia, bacterial meningitis, and/or urinary tract infection). We performed 1:2 matching. Historical, physical examination and laboratory covariables were determined based on the literature review from febrile and hypothermic infants and used logistic regression to identify candidate risk factors. RESULTS: Among 934 included infants, 57 (6.1%) had an SBI. In univariable analyses, the following were associated with SBI: age > 21 days, fever at home or in the ED, leukocytosis, elevated absolute neutrophil count, thrombocytosis, and abnormal urinalysis. Prematurity, respiratory distress, and hypothermia at home were negatively associated with SBI. The full multivariable model exhibited a c-index of 0.91 (95% confidence interval: 0.88-0.94). One variable (abnormal urinalysis) was selected for a reduced model, which had a c-index of 0.82 (95% confidence interval: 0.75-0.89). In a sensitivity analysis among hypothermic infants without fever (n = 22 with SBI among 116 infants), leukocytosis, absolute neutrophil count, and abnormal urinalysis were associated with SBI. CONCLUSIONS: Historical, examination, and laboratory data show potential as variables for risk stratification of hypothermic infants with concern for SBI. Larger studies are needed to definitively risk stratify this cohort, particularly for invasive bacterial infections.


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Infecciones Bacterianas , Hipotermia , Lactante , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Leucocitosis , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Hipotermia/diagnóstico , Hipotermia/epidemiología , Infecciones Bacterianas/diagnóstico , Infecciones Bacterianas/epidemiología , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital , Fiebre/diagnóstico , Fiebre/epidemiología
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J Telemed Telecare ; 29(8): 579-590, 2023 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34590883

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INTRODUCTION: The impact of telemedicine on the access and quality of paediatric emergency care remains largely unexplored because most studies to date are focused on adult emergency care. We performed a systematic review of the literature to determine if telemedicine is effective in improving quality of paediatric emergency care with regards to access, process measures of care, appropriate disposition, patient-centred outcomes and cost-related outcomes. METHODS: We developed a systematic review protocol in accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review) guidelines. We included studies that evaluated the impact of synchronous and asynchronous forms of telemedicine on patient outcomes and process measures in the paediatric emergency care setting. Inclusion criteria were study setting, study design, intervention type, age, outcome measures, publication year and language. RESULTS: Overall, 1.9% (28/1434) studies met study inclusion and exclusion criteria. These studies revealed that telemedicine increased accuracy of patient assessment in the pre-clinical setting, improved time-to disposition, guided referring emergency department (ED) physicians in performing appropriate life-saving procedures and led to cost savings when compared to regular care. Studies focused on telepsychiatry demonstrated decreased length of stay (LOS), transfer rates and improved patient satisfaction scores. DISCUSSION: Our comprehensive review revealed that telemedicine enhances paediatric emergency care, enhances therapeutic decision-making and improves diagnostic accuracy, and reduces costs. Specifically, telemedicine has its most significant impact on LOS, access to specialized care, cost savings and patient satisfaction. However, there was a relative lack of randomized control trials, and more studies are needed to substantiate its impact on morbidity and mortality.


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Servicios Médicos de Urgencia , Psiquiatría , Telemedicina , Adulto , Niño , Humanos , Tratamiento de Urgencia , Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital
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J Pediatr Rehabil Med ; 16(2): 301-309, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36847020

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PURPOSE: This study assessed concussion knowledge in concussed youth and parents treated at a multi-disciplinary concussion center. METHODS: Youth (n = 50) and parents (n = 36) were approached at the beginning of a clinical visit. Participants completed a 22-item, previously published concussion knowledge survey before the visit. RESULTS: Responses were compared with previously collected, published data from adolescents in a high school setting (n = 500). The patient group was divided into those with one (n = 23) vs. two or more concussions (n = 27). Chi-square analyses compared total correct responses between youth, parents, and the high school sample. T-tests assessed differences in knowledge based on prior concussions, age, and gender. All groups showed high accuracy for return-to-play guidelines (>90%) and similar knowledge of concussion-related symptoms (72.3% vs. 68.6%). Significant knowledge gaps about diagnosis, neurological consequences, and long-term risks were present across groups (19% to 68% accuracy). The patient group more often misattributed neck symptoms to concussion (X2  < 0.005). Prior concussion and gender were not significant predictors of concussion knowledge (p > 0.5). CONCLUSION: Community and clinically-based educational techniques may not be effectively communicating knowledge about concussion diagnosis, symptoms, long-term risks, and neurological implications of concussion. Educational tools need to be tailored to specific settings and populations.


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Traumatismos en Atletas , Conmoción Encefálica , Adolescente , Humanos , Niño , Traumatismos en Atletas/diagnóstico , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Conmoción Encefálica/diagnóstico , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Padres
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