Publications by authors named "Grant Scollay"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of analgesia in critically ill pediatric patients undergoing mechanical ventilation during transport, focusing on its prevalence and influencing factors.
- From 903 patients reviewed, 85.3% received pain relief, primarily opioids or ketamine, with those lacking analgesia experiencing higher rates of hypotension and hypoxemia.
- Findings suggest the need for better pain management protocols during transport, particularly considering factors like transport duration and pre-existing health conditions.
Objective: This study aims to identify key characteristics of hyperglycemic emergencies in pediatric patients and those at risk for acute neurologic dysfunction during transport.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of pediatric patients during interfacility transport by Ornge, Ontario's critical care transport service, from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2019. Data were extracted from electronic patient care records and included demographic, clinical, and transport-specific variables.