Safely reducing abdominal/pelvic computed tomography imaging in pediatric trauma: a quality improvement initiative

Safely reducing abdominal/pelvic computed tomography imaging in pediatric trauma: a quality improvement initiative

Methodology: 4.5/5 Usefulness: 5/5 Beno S, al. CJEM. 2022 Aug;24(5):535-543.  Editorial: Reducing overuse of CT imaging in pediatric trauma: a model example of the Model for Improvement. Question and Methods: The aim  of this QI project was to reduce unnecessary CT...
Risk of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants Younger than 3 Months With Minor Blunt Head Trauma

Risk of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants Younger than 3 Months With Minor Blunt Head Trauma

Methodology: 3/5 Usefulness: 3.5/5 Abid Z, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2021 Sep;78(3):321-330.e1.  Question and Methods: The study assessed the risk of brain injuries and fractures among infants <3 months with/without PECARN low-risk criteria by secondary analysis of...
A randomized double-blind trial comparing the effect on pain of an oral sucrose solution versus placebo in children 1-3 months old needing bladder catheterization

A randomized double-blind trial comparing the effect on pain of an oral sucrose solution versus placebo in children 1-3 months old needing bladder catheterization

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Desjardins MP, et al. CJEM. 2021 Sep;23(5):655-662. doi: 10.1007/s43678-021-00130-x. Epub 2021 May 26. Question and Methods: This double-blinded RCT compares analgesic efficacy of oral sucrose versus placebo in bladder catheterization...