Pediatric dog bite injuries in the USA: a systematic review.

Introduction: Dog bites are one of the leading causes of non-fatal emergency room visits in children. These injuries not only cause physical harm but can lead to long-term psychological stress. This study evaluated the current literature related to pediatric dog bite injuries to identify research gaps which should be prioritized to improve a major public health concern.

Impact of a Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider Model for Pediatric Trauma and Burn Patients.

Background: A free-standing, academic Level 1 pediatric trauma and verified pediatric burn center created a dedicated trauma and burn service advanced practice provider role, and restructured rounds. The changes were implemented to improve patient care.

Methods: A pre and postintervention study using historical controls was performed to compare 18 months prior (preintervention) and 18 months following (postintervention) practice changes.

Alcohol and drug screening of adolescent trauma alert patients at a level 1 pediatric trauma center.

Background: Adolescent trauma patients are reported to have increased incidence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, but previous studies have included inadequate screening of the intended populations. A Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center achieved a 94% rate of AOD screening. We hypothesized that a positive AOD screening result is associated with males, increasing age, lower socioeconomic status, violent injury mechanism, higher Injury Severity Score (ISS), lower GCS, need for operation and increased hospital length of stay.

Exercise Treadmills: A Cause of Significant Hand Burns in Young Children.

A pediatric nurse practitioner and an occupational therapist were impressed by the number and severity of treadmill-related hand burns encountered in their outpatient burn clinic. They observed that treadmill burns appeared to be deeper compared with other contact hand burns. Literature review revealed that research was inadequate in this area.

Acute care nurse practitioners in trauma care: results of a role survey and implications for the future of health care delivery.

The role of acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) in trauma care has evolved over time. A survey was performed with the aim of describing the role across the United States. There were 68 respondents who depicted the typical trauma ACNP as being a 42-year-old woman who works full-time at a level I American College of Surgeons verified trauma center.

Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment in the adolescent trauma population: examining barriers to implementation.

Adolescence is a critical stage in human development in which individuals gain independence from parents. This vulnerable period of life often involves experimentation with intoxicating substances and other risky behaviors. This combination of factors may lead to traumatic injury that requires emergency department treatment and hospitalization.