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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to compare fracture diagnostic, conventional x-ray versus ultrasound.
Multicenter randomized study to compare powered intraosseous access to standard central line access for the administration of fluids and drugs for patients in the Emergency Dept.
To determine if intravenous unfractionated heparin (with standard therapy) for treatment of anaphylaxis results in faster time to recovery.
The implementation of nursing urinanlysis protocols based off of symptoms of urinary infections will significantly decrease the length of a patient's stay in the Emergency Department.
Hyperglycaemic emergencies are associated with significant mortality (mortality in Diabetic Ketoacidosis 0.65 - 3.3% and in HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic Coma 12 -17%). To reduce morbidity and mortality, prompt intervention and coma and close monitoring are essential. The study is designed to investigate whether a simple intervention with a long acting insulin can improve resolution of acidosis and hyperglycaemia, prevent recurrence of ketoacidosis and shorten hospital stay.
Hypothesis: Initiating chronic management treatment plans in conjunction with an asthma educational intervention in the pediatric Emergency Department (ED) with anti-inflammatory medication will result in an improvement of ED revisits (and unscheduled return visits). Chronic management intitiation in conjunction with an asthma educational intervention in the pediatric ED with anti-inflammatory medication will also result in improved Quality of Life measure. Specific aims: 1. To demonstrate that the initiation controller medication therapy in conjunction with asthma education will result in: 1. Decreased return ED visits (or unscheduled primary care physician visits) as compared to a control group over a 12 month period 2. Improved Quality of Life as measured by Bukstein's ITG Quality of Life measure. 2. To describe the relationship of the initiation of controller medication therapy in conjunction with asthma education with well child visits, missed school/daycare days and behavioral capabilities. Objective: To determine the impact of beginning chronic asthma medication regimens after an educational intervention in the ED in pediatric patients 1-18 years of age with mild to moderate persistent asthma. Long-term goal/purpose: To demonstrate the success of a model of care that utilizes the emergency department physician to initiate National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guided chronic asthma therapy in children 1-18 years of age. This model will attempt to bridge the gap in initiation of chronic asthma therapy currently left by a failure of both emergency department and primary care physicians.