Publications by authors named "A Beaudoin"

Background: Intravenous (IV) access is often required for the treatment of vaso-occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease, but can be particularly challenging due to recurrent venous damage. The AccuVein® device, uses near-infrared light technology to visualise veins for easier venepuncture.

Methods: A randomised, controlled trial of the efficacy of the AccuVeinAV400® device in the replacement of peripheral venous lines during a vaso-occlusive crisis was conducted at two centres in France.

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Background And Purpose: Sonothrombolysis is a potential adjunctive therapy for large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke. Bedside ultrasound image-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy could deliver higher energy therapeutic ultrasound to the thrombus with higher precision than what was previously accomplished in human trials. The aim is to test the feasibility of diagnostic transcranial contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to image the occlusion site and continuously maintain the guidance image on-target for a sufficient exposure time for HIFU to be effective during LVO stroke evaluation and treatment.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial stewardship (AS) and infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives in veterinary schools across the US and Caribbean.
  • Half of the surveyed veterinary schools had AS committees, and the majority had IPC committees, though many cited lack of dedicated staff time as a significant barrier to implementing effective AS and IPC practices.
  • While most schools introduced AS concepts in preclinical education, training for clinical faculty and support staff was less prevalent, indicating room for improvement in fostering comprehensive AS education.
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This multi-methods study describes the development of a pediatric rehabilitation telehealth intervention fidelity checklist, estimates its inter-rater reliability, and documents raters' implementation experience. A literature scan and expert consultation identified eighteen key behaviors and categorized them into three subdomains, measured using a 5-point measurement system. To estimate the checklist's inter-rater reliability, three raters scored 33 video recordings.

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  • Many childcare settings face challenges in promoting inclusion, necessitating support from specialized professionals to effectively address these needs.
  • A study surveyed 344 childcare administrators in Quebec to identify the types of services being provided by specialized professionals and what services they would prefer.
  • Results showed that common specialized services were provided predominantly by early childhood special educators, speech-language pathologists, psycho-educators, and occupational therapists, with many administrators reporting unmet needs, particularly in the socio-emotional domain.
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