Trauma
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…
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….
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…
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…
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….
Baseline neuropsychological testing for concussion management
Article: Test-retest reliability of computerized concussion assessment programs Reviewer: Dr. Kevin Tompkins…
Hepatic transaminase and child abuse recognition
Article: Utility of hepatic transaminases to recognize abuse in children Reviewer: Dr. Paul Hansen…
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…