Publications by authors named "Mitchell Bellis"
Time of Observation in Xenobiotic Ingestions in Children: Is 6 Hours Too Long?
Pediatr Emerg Care
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the management of asymptomatic children who experienced acute xenobiotic exposures in the emergency department, highlighting that extended observation times may be unnecessary.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective review of 2817 pediatric cases from 2014 to 2018, identifying 109 asymptomatic patients with an average observation time of about 4 hours.
- Findings suggest that vital sign abnormalities did not significantly affect patient outcomes, indicating a need for future studies to evaluate the potential for reduced observation times in similar cases.