Publications by authors named "A D Birch"
Objective: While the association of a syrinx with a tethered spinal cord in the context of VACTERL (vertebral defects [V], imperforate anus or anal atresia [A], cardiac malformations [C], tracheoesophageal defects [T] with or without esophageal atresia [E], renal anomalies [R], and limb defects [L]) association is known, the incidence of idiopathic syrinxes among these patients has not previously been reported. The authors aimed to characterize the incidence of syrinxes and the pattern of congenital anomalies in pediatric patients with VACTERL association, with a specific focus on the presence of idiopathic syrinxes in this population.
Methods: An institutional database was retrospectively queried for all pediatric patients with VACTERL association.
Article Synopsis
- Developing science-based restoration goals that align with stakeholder motivations is crucial for achieving successful long-term ecosystem restoration.* -
- In Pensacola Bay, Florida, a collaborative effort is underway to restore oyster habitats, focusing on various objectives such as enhancing ecosystem services and supporting fisheries.* -
- A spatial model linking oyster habitat suitability with water filtration capability helps identify priority areas for restoration, providing valuable data for planning and community engagement.*
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate GPT-3.5 in generating and coding medical documents with International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes for data augmentation on low-resource labels.
Materials And Methods: Employing GPT-3.
Educational Interventions for Rapid Response Team Members: A Narrative Literature Review.
Dimens Crit Care Nurs
July 2024
Background: Research continues to be conducted on rapid response systems as patient outcomes associated with rapid response team activations are still not consistently showing benefit. One particular area of focus that is a growing area is the literature regarding training and education for individual team members of the rapid response team.
Objective: The purpose of this narrative review was to describe the current literature regarding educational interventions for rapid response team members.
Article Synopsis
- The problem highlighted is the limited training and clinical experience in breech birth, leading to reduced confidence among maternity professionals.
- The OptiBreech collaborative care pathway aims to enhance safety and professional training for breech presentations by providing person-centered care and dedicated support facilities.
- Through interviews with staff at OptiBreech trial sites, key factors such as skill development, resource availability, and social support were identified as facilitators and barriers, offering insights for improving future implementation of this care model.*