Outcome and complications of outpatient parenteral therapy in pediatric emergency utilizing only peripheral vascular access: A retrospective descriptive study.

Objectives: To describe the cure and complication rates of outpatient parenteral therapy (OPT) utilizing only peripheral vascular access.

Methods: Using a retrospective descriptive study design, we reviewed the medical charts for children aged up to 15 years old who had been discharged from the emergency department into the care of the OPT unit from January 2018 to April 2019. The primary outcomes were cure and complication rates.

Efficacy of Buzzy Device Versus EMLA Cream for Reducing Pain During Needle-Related Procedures in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objectives: Several pain management tools exist but with limitations in their efficacy or applicability. The EMLA (eutectic mixture of local anesthetics) cream is currently used for pain relief for needle-related procedures; however, it needs a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes to be effective. The Buzzy is a device that generates vibrations with cold leading to quicker pain relief.

Effect of submersion injury on water safety practice after the event in children, Saudi Arabia.

Objective: To bring to light issues surrounding water safety practices and the impact of such incidents on these practices in our community.

Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of all children <12 years of age presenting with submersion injury in the period between January 1999 through December 2004 noting the demographics and the pattern of water safety practices prior to and after event.

Results: A total of 29 patients were included.

Chloral hydrate. An effective agent for sedation in children with age and weight dependent response.

Objective: Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in children are made easier using sedation. However, there is no consensus about which drug should be used to achieve this. Furthermore, none of the drugs used for sedation are risk free.