PEM studies, August 2005
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Fluid therapy for acute bacterial meningitis
(Cochrane Review, abstract)
Validation of a method to partition the base deficit in meningococcal sepsis: a retrospective study
(Critical Care, full article)
Acute Illnesses Associated With Pesticide Exposure at Schools
(JAMA, abstract)
The development and implementation of a multidisciplinary neonatal resuscitation team in a Canadian perinatal centre
(Resuscitation, abstract)
Comparison of 1- Versus 2-Person Bag-Valve-Mask Techniques for Manikin Ventilation of Infants and Children
(Ann Emerg Care, abstract)
Diagnostic accuracy of surgeon-performed focused abdominal sonography (FAST) in blunt paediatric trauma
(Injury, abstract)
Short QT syndrome
(Cardio Res, abstract)
Sonographic detection of radiographically occult fractures in paediatric ankle injuries
(Pediatr Radiol, abstract)
Pediatric flexor tendon injuries
(Hand Clin, abstract)
Diagnosis of parapneumonic pleural effusion by polymerase chain reaction in children
(J Pediatr Surg, abstract)
Is early laparoscopic appendectomy feasible in children with acute appendicitis presenting with an appendiceal mass? A prospective study (J Pediatr Surg, abstract)
Pediatric prescription pick-up rates after ED visits
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Comparing 2 methods of emergent zipper release
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Sudden cardiac death in athletes: a guide for emergency physicians
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Hair-tourniquet syndrome - multiple toes and bilaterality
(Eur J Emerg Med, abstract)
Role of diagnosis-specific information sheets in parents' understanding of emergency department discharge instructions
(Eur J Emerg Med, abstract)
Can we abolish skull x rays for head injury?
(Arch Dis Child, abstract)
Gallstone pancreatitis in children: atypical presentation and review
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
Dexamethasone inhalations in RSV bronchiolitis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
(Acta Paediatr, abstract)
Antibiotic regimens for suspected late onset sepsis in newborn infants
(Cochrane Review, abstract)
Outbreak of Osteomyelitis/Septic Arthritis Caused by Kingella kingae Among Child Care Center Attendees
(Pediatrics, full article)
Symptomatic Treatment of Migraine in Children: A Systematic Review of Medication Trials
(Pediatrics, full article)
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis in Children: Discordant Neurologic and Neuroimaging Abnormalities and Response to Plasmapheresis (Pediatrics, abstract)
A System for Grouping Presenting Complaints: The Pediatric Emergency Reason for Visit Clusters
(Acad Emerg Med, abstract)
Serum Neuron-specific Enolase as a Predictor of Short-term Outcome in Children with Closed Traumatic Brain Injury
(Acad Emerg Med, abstract)
BRIEF REPORT . "My Two-week-old Daughter Is Throwing up Blood"
(Acad Emerg Med, abstract)
CT or not CT - that is the question. Whether it's better to evaluate clinically and x ray than to undertake a CT head scan
(Emerg Med J, abstract)
Brief Report. Prolonged QT interval in pediatric sickle cell disease
(Pediatr Blood Cancer, abstract)
Atopy to henna tattoos in children
(Euro J Emerg Med, abstract)
The involvement of parents and nurses in the care of acutely-ill children in a non-specialist paediatric setting
(J Child Health Care, abstract)
Parents in accident and emergency: Roles and concerns
(Accid Emerg Nurs, abstract)
Chest radiograph in acute respiratory infections in children
(Cochrane Review, abstract)
Antibiotic prescribing in general practice and hospital admissions for peritonsillar abscess, mastoiditis, and rheumatic fever in children: time trend analysis
(BMJ, full article)
Management of severe malaria in children: proposed guidelines for the United Kingdom
(BMJ, full article)
Use of nebulized budesonide in two critical patients with hydrocarbon intoxication
(Am J Ther, abstract)
Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of albuterol and epinephrine at equipotent beta-2 agonist doses in acute bronchiolitis
(Pediatr Pulmon, abstract)
CLINICAL REPORT. The Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children
(Pediatrics, full article)
Complications of Acute Sinusitis in Children
(Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, abstract)
Oxygen concentrations at the rear and front of the bag in bag valve mask devices during oxygenation of neonates
(Resuscitation, abstract)
Anticholinergic drugs for wheeze in children under the age of two years
(Cochrane review, abstract)
Diagnosing symptomatic urinary tract infections in infants by catheter urine culture
(J Paediatr Child Health, abstract)
Pediatric sinusitis: update
(J Otolaryngol, abstract)
Acute otitis media in children - there are guidelines but are they followed?
(J Laryngol Otol, abstract)
Intubation of Pediatric Trauma Patients in the Field: Predictor of Negative Outcome Despite Risk Stratification
(J Trauma, abstract)
Spectrum of Ocular Injuries in Children with Major Trauma
(J Trauma, abstract)
The problem with nose bleeds
(Emerg Med J, abstract)
The Utility of Bedside Ultrasound and Patient Perception in Detecting Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies in Children
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Capnography as a Rapid Assessment and Triage Tool for Chemical Terrorism
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Ankle Sprain Discharge Instructions From the Emergency Department
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Postexposure Prophylaxis in Child and Adolescent Victims of Sexual Assault
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Differences in Herbal and Dietary Supplement Use in the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Pediatric Populations
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
"Doctor" or "Doctora": Do Patients Care?
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
The Use of Evidence-Based Medicine in the Management of Acutely Ill Children
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Impact of Varicella Vaccination on Health Care Utilization
(JAMA, abstract)
Acute pulmonary embolism in childhood
(Thromb Res, abstract)
Gallstone pancreatitis in children: atypical presentation and review
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
Fatal coronary artery anomaly presenting as bronchiolitis
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
The Differences of Blowout Fracture of the Inferior Orbital Wall Between Children and Adults
(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck, abstract)
Screening Healthy Infants for Iron Deficiency Using Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content
(JAMA, abstract)
Prospective Validation of an Out-of-hospital Decision Rule to Identify Seriously Injured Children Involved in Motor Vehicle Crashes
(Acad Emerg Med, abstract)
A novel method of applying a split cast
(Injury, abstract)
The utilization of intraosseous infusion in the resuscitation of paediatric major trauma patients
(Injury, abstract)
Perforating small bowel injuries in children: Influence of time to operation on outcome
(Injury, abstract)
Hemodynamic Responses to Etomidate on Induction of Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients
(Pediatr Anesthes, abstract)
Propofol and thiopental for refractory status epilepticus in children
(Neurology, abstract)
Management of Acute Pain in Hospitalized Children
(US Pharmacist, full article)
Nebulized fluticasone propionate vs. budesonide as adjunctive treatment in children with asthma exacerbation
(J Asthma, abstract)
Analgesia and local anesthesia during invasive procedures in the neonate
(Clin Ther, abstract)
A comparison of 5 days of therapy with cefdinir or azithromycin in children with acute otitis media: a multicenter, prospective, single-blind study
(Clin Ther, abstract)
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Childhood Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Results From a National Population-Based Study
(Circulation, abstract)
Pressurised metered dose inhalers with spacers versus nebulisers for beta-agonist delivery in acute asthma in children in the emergency department
(Emerg Med J, abstract)