Publications by authors named "Patricia Ricaud"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate the inadequate medical care received by young children before being diagnosed with severe physical abuse in western France, covering cases from 2016 to 2018.
- - Researchers reviewed medical records of 94 children under six years old, finding that a significant portion had serious injuries, with 37% experiencing suboptimal care—17% faced delayed diagnoses, while 22% had ineffective secondary prevention.
- - The findings highlight the prevalence of suboptimal care in severe child physical abuse cases and suggest areas for improvement to ensure better protection and treatment for vulnerable children.
Background: Abdominal pain is frequent in patients consulting in emergency departments. The aim of this study is to determine the diagnosis efficacy of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in patients consulting in the ED for acute abdominal pain by comparing the rate of exact diagnostic between the two arms (with or without POCUS), according to the index diagnostic established by an adjudication committee.
Methods: It is a randomized, controlled, open and interventional study in two emergency departments.