Analysis of Soft Tissue Materials for Simulation Development.

Introduction: To meet unique demands and stretch budgets, simulations will often be made rather than purchased. Although 3-dimensional printing can be useful, there are significant physical limitations of these materials. This project is intended to begin examining the physical properties of materials used in casting/molding that may be useful for simulant soft tissue creation.

Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Printed Materials for Simulation by Computed Tomography and Ultrasound Imaging.

Introduction: The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing allows for creation of custom models for clinical care, education, and simulation. Medical imaging, given the significant role it plays in both clinical diagnostics and procedures, remains an important area for such education and simulation. Unfortunately, the materials appropriate for use in simulation involving radiographic or ultrasound imaging remains poorly understood.

Intraoperative Presentation of Malignant Hyperthermia (Confirmed by RYR1 Gene Mutation, c.7522C>T; p.R2508C) Leads to Diagnosis of King-Denborough Syndrome in a Child With Hypotonia and Dysmorphic Features: A Case Report.

We present the novel case report of a child with hypotonia and dysmorphic features who developed malignant hyperthermia (MH) intraoperatively. Neurology workup revealed the presence of a known causative ryanodine receptor (RYR1) mutation for MH, c.7522C>T; p.

OPIOID ADMINISTRATION AS PREDICTOR OF PEDIATRIC EPIDURAL FAILURE.

Background: Increasing use of regional analgesia in pediatric populations requires a better understanding of when analgesic techniques need revising or supplementation. This study was conducted to examine intra-operative opioid use as a predictor of post-operative epidural failure.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients having epidurals placed intra-operatively.

Epidural Steroid Injections for Radiculopathy and/or Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study With a Prospective Follow-Up.

Background And Objectives: Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are commonly performed for adults with spinal pain and/or radiculopathy. Previous pediatric ESI case series were not identified by literature review. The primary aim of this study was to examine the safety and provisional outcomes of pediatric ESIs.

Safety, tolerability, and short-term efficacy of intravenous lidocaine infusions for the treatment of chronic pain in adolescents and young adults: a preliminary report.

Objective: To provide pediatric care providers with insight into lidocaine infusions for analgesia.

Aim: This retrospective review was conducted to describe lidocaine infusions for chronic refractory pain within the adolescent and young adult pain population.

Setting: Although lidocaine infusions have been used for pain management in adults, their analgesic utility in the adolescent and young adult population is limited and so is the evidence for their efficacy and safety.