Trauma

March 24, 2016

Prefilled medication syringes in pediatric code situations

Article Ann Emerg Med. 2015 Aug;66(2):97-106.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.12.035. Epub 2015 Feb 18. Color-Coded Prefilled Medication Syringes Decrease Time to Delivery and Dosing Error in Simulated Emergency Department Pediatric Resuscitations. Reviewer: Dr. Chad McCormick

Jan. 15, 2015

Rest after concussions

Article:Pediatrics. 2015 Feb;135(2):213-23. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-0966. Epub 2015 Jan 5. Benefits of strict rest after acute concussion: a randomized controlled trial. Reviewer: Dr. Samantha Hathaway

March 7, 2013

Headgear for concussion protection

Article: Br J Sports Med. 2008 Feb;42(2):110-5; discussion 115. Epub 2007 Jul 5. The effect of protective headgear on head injuries and concussions in adolescent football (soccer) players. Reviewer: Dr. Megan Barry

Nov. 15, 2012

IV steroids for acute spinal cord injury

Article: Pediatr Surg Int. 2012 Mar;28(3):287-94. Epub 2011 Oct 13. A review: the role of high dose methylprednisolone in spinal cord trauma in children Reviewer: Dr. Jason Prostrollo

June 14, 2012

Effect of spanking on aggressive behavior

Article: Pediatrics. 2010 May;125(5):e1057-65. Epub 2010 Apr 12. Mothers' spanking of 3-year-old children and subsequent risk of children's aggressive behavior. Reviewer: Dr. Smruthi Sanath

May 3, 2011

Baseline neuropsychological testing for concussion management

Article: Test-retest reliability of computerized concussion assessment programs Reviewer: Dr. Kevin Tompkins

March 11, 2011

Hepatic transaminase and child abuse recognition

Article: Utility of hepatic transaminases to recognize abuse in children Reviewer: Dr. Paul Hansen

Jan. 19, 2011

When to get CT for head trauma

Article: Identification of children at very low risk of clinically-important brain injuries after head trauma: a prospective cohort study Reviewer: Dr. Maya Moody