Publications by authors named "Jean I Pearce"
Article Synopsis
- Mass casualty incidents (MCI), especially those involving children, are rare but complex situations that require thorough preparation and specialized emergency protocols.
- Medical personnel must quickly and efficiently assess and prioritize patients based on their medical needs when responding to an MCI.
- The report introduces a new training program for pediatric emergency providers that emphasizes the JumpSTART triage algorithm to enhance their skills in managing secondary triage during these critical incidents.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the proportion of children undergoing procedural sedation for fracture reduction in the emergency department (ED) observed to experience negative postdischarge behaviors. Predictors of negative behaviors were evaluated, including anxiety.
Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of children receiving intravenous ketamine sedation for ED fracture reduction.