Samuel H. F. Lam
A5019750383- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Radiology practices and education
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Children's Hospital Colorado
2024-2025
University of Colorado Denver
2024-2025
Sutter Medical Center
2018-2023
Oregon Health & Science University
2022
Massachusetts General Hospital
2022
University of Iowa
2021
Duke University
2021
Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
2021
Yale University
2021
University of California San Diego Medical Center
2016-2019
This is a revision of the previous joint Policy Statement titled “Guidelines for Care Children in Emergency Department.” have unique physical and psychosocial needs that are heightened setting serious or life-threatening emergencies. The majority children who ill injured brought to community hospital emergency departments (EDs) by virtue proximity. It therefore imperative all EDs appropriate resources (medications, equipment, policies, education) capable staff provide effective care...
Pediatric patients cared for in emergency departments (EDs) are at high risk of medication errors a variety reasons. A multidisciplinary panel was convened by the Emergency Medical Services Children program and American Academy Pediatrics Committee on Medicine to initiate discussion safety ED. Top opportunities identified improve include using kilogram-only weight-based dosing, optimizing computerized physician order entry clinical decision support, developing standard formulary pediatric...
Millions of pediatric patients require some level emergency care annually, and significant barriers limit access to appropriate services for large numbers children. The American Academy Pediatrics has a strong commitment identifying care, working surmount these obstacles, encouraging, through education system changes, improved levels available all
Mental and behavioral health (MBH) visits of children youth to emergency departments are increasing in the United States. Reasons for these range from suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating substance use disorders outbursts, aggression, psychosis. Despite increase prevalence conditions, capacity care system screen, diagnose, manage patients continues decline. Several social determinants also contribute great disparities child adolescent (youth) health, which affect MBH outcomes. In addition,...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilized to augment the practice of emergency medicine due rapid technological advances and breakthroughs. AI applications have been used enhance triage systems, predict disease-specific risk, estimate staffing needs, forecast patient decompensation, interpret imaging findings in department setting. This article aims help readers without formal training become informed end-users medicine. The authors will briefly discuss principles key...
The wide variation in the accuracy and reliability of Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST) extended FAST (E-FAST) children after blunt abdominal trauma reflects user expertise. E-FAST that are performed by experts tend to be more complete, better quality, often clinically valuable.To develop definitions a high-quality, accurate interpretation with injury using an expert, consensus-based modified Delphi technique.This qualitative study was conducted between May 1 June 30,...
Mental and behavioral health (MBH) emergencies in children youth continue to increasingly affect not only the emergency department (ED), but entire spectrum of medical services for children, from prehospital community. Inadequate community institutional infrastructure care with MBH conditions makes ED an essential part safety net these patients. As a result, increasing number are referred evaluation broad emergencies, depression suicidality disruptive aggressive behavior. However, challenges...
Introduction: Appendicitis is a common condition presenting to the emergency department (ED). Increasingly physicians (EP) are using bedside ultrasound (BUS) as an adjunct diagnostic tool. Our objective investigate test characteristics of BUS for diagnosis appendicitis and identify components routine ED workup associated with presence appendicitis.Methods: Patients four years age older suspected were eligible enrollment. After informed consent was obtained, performed on subjects by trained...
Pediatric emergency care research networks have evolved substantially over the past two decades. Some are specialized in specific areas (e.g., sedation, simulation) while others study a variety of medical and traumatic conditions. Given increased collaboration between pediatric networks, logical next step is development priorities agenda to guide global services for children (EMSC).An international group network leaders was assembled develop list future collaborative endeavors within...
Abstract Acute cough, a common complaint in young children, is often the result of viral upper respiratory infection. Cough and cold remedies generate billions dollars annual sales United States, despite lack evidence their efficacy multiple warnings by US Food Drug Administration. The current article begins with best available for over‐the‐counter (OTC) prescription antitussive children. concludes discussion pros cons use antitussives children cough. In general, OTC medications should not...