PEDIATRICS

This study tested whether measuring a protein called S100B in the blood can help doctors decide if a child with a mild head injury needs a CT scan. Over 2,200 children were assigned to either standard care or care guided by the S100B test. The goal was to see if the test could sa…

This study tested a care bundle—a set of steps including nurse training, hand washing, and special cleaning solutions—to prevent IV-related problems like swelling and vein inflammation in children. Researchers compared 200 kids in the emergency department who either got the care …

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to control pain in 40 children after open kidney surgery. The goal was to see which block delayed the need for extra morphine and reduced overall pain medicine use. Results help doctors choose the best pain control me…

This study tested a new tool called a linear cognitive aid to help emergency medical teams treat children during critical situations like cardiac arrest. The tool gives simple, step-by-step instructions based on the child's age and emergency type. Researchers compared teams using…

This study tested whether switching the person doing chest compressions every one minute instead of every two minutes improves CPR quality and reduces fatigue. Eighteen healthcare workers performed CPR on a child-sized manikin under both rotation schedules. Researchers measured c…

This study tested whether extra simulation-based team training for doctors and nurses in pediatric departments improves teamwork, patient safety, and newborn health. About 1,200 healthcare workers from eight departments took part, with half receiving extra training and half conti…

This study tested how well AI tools perform on pediatric case scenarios and whether showing AI suggestions can improve doctors' answers. About 30 pediatric specialists answered medical cases, with some receiving AI recommendations before finalizing their decisions. The goal is to…

This study tested two ways of holding a child's arm during IV placement in the emergency department: immobilizing the elbow joint versus using an arm restraint without elbow immobilization. Researchers enrolled 322 children and measured success on the first try, number of attempt…

This study looked at 90 children aged 1-11 having minor surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach volume while adjusting the pressure from the breathing machine. The goal was to see if higher pressure changes stomach contents, which could affect safety during anesth…