Utilization of emergency ultrasound in pediatric emergency departments.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the utilization of emergency ultrasound (EUS) in pediatric emergency departments (EDs) and in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship training programs and to assess if PEM fellowship programs provided formal training in EUS.

Methods: A Web-based survey was administered to pediatric emergency medical directors, fellowship directors, and graduating fellows.

Results: A response was received from 60% of individuals and 68% of institutions.

Safety and efficacy of a protocol using bougienage or endoscopy for the management of coins acutely lodged in the esophagus: a large case series.

Study Objective: We report our experience using the bougienage procedure in the management of esophageal coins.

Methods: Observational case series of all patients presenting to our emergency departments with coins acutely lodged in the esophagus between 1994 and 2006. All patients were treated according to our protocol with either endoscopy or bougienage.