Toxic Shock Syndrome as an Unexpected Complication in Outpatient Pediatric Burn Treatment: A Chart Review.

Minor burn injuries in children affecting less than 10% of total body surface area (TBSA) are often successfully managed in the outpatient setting, however it is important to recognize they can be associated with serious sequelae such as toxic shock syndrome (TSS). We conducted a retrospective chart review at a tertiary-level pediatric hospital between May 2012 and May 2022 to identify pediatric patients diagnosed with TSS following minor burn injuries. Data collected included: patient demographics, burn characteristics, TSS symptoms, and management.

First Nations Patients' Experience Receiving Care for Cleft Lip and Palate in a Multidisciplinary Clinic Setting.

Our small-scale qualitative study sought to explore the experiences of Indigenous patients receiving care for cleft lip and/or palate at a multidisciplinary clinic. There currently are no published studies that demonstrate the experiences of cleft lip and/or palate patients receiving care in multidisciplinary clinics in Canada. This work is foundational to informing future care in a way that is reflective and cognizant of Indigenous ways of life and lived experiences.

Under the knife: medical student perceptions of intimidation and mistreatment.

Background: The progression from classroom to clinical setting can be a difficult transition for medical students. Experience in the operating room is anticipated as one of the most challenging environments for a novel medical learner. We sought to identify common concerns before exposure in this learning environment and examine the experience of final-year medical students on their surgical clerkship rotation in an effort to identify areas where improvements can be made.

The epidemiological profile of the Vascular Birthmark Clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Background: The Vascular Birthmark (VBM) Clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital (Calgary, Alberta) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the evaluation of children with vascular anomalies.

Objective: To review the characteristics of patients seen at the VBM Clinic.

Method: A retrospective data analysis of all pediatric patients presenting to the VBM Clinic between 1998 and 2009 was performed.

The opportunities and obstacles in developing a vascular birthmark database for clinical and research use.

Introduction: Databases are useful tools in clinical settings. The authors review the benefits and challenges associated with the development and implementation of an efficient electronic database for the multidisciplinary Vascular Birthmark Clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta.

Methods: The content and structure of the database were designed using the technical expertise of a data analyst from the Calgary Health Region.