Cindy Chang
A5085346366- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
University of Cincinnati
2022-2023
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
2022-2023
Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
2018-2021
UCLA Medical Center
2018-2021
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,...
Uncontrolled hemorrhage is the most preventable cause of death following traumatic injury; children may be called to act as bystanders when control necessary. The earliest age that can learn remains undetermined. We aimed identify whether aged 8 12 years and how use a combat application tourniquet (CAT) appropriately place tighten it achieve control. conducted prospective study old. A trained facilitator taught CAT placement on manikins in small group sessions. After each session, we...
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...
Advanced diagnostic imaging modalities, including ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, are key components in the evaluation management of pediatric patients presenting to emergency department. Advances technology have led availability faster more accurate tools improve patient care. Notwithstanding these advances, it is important for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners understand risks limitations associated with advanced children limit...
Pediatric training is an essential component of emergency medicine (EM) residency. The heterogeneity pediatric experiences poses a significant challenge to programs. A national simulation curriculum can assist in providing standardized foundation experience all EM trainees. Previously, consensus-derived set content for was published. This study aimed prioritize that establish simulation-based residency
Objective: Describe prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers' beliefs regarding spinal precautions for pediatric trauma transport. Methods: We randomly surveyed nationally certified EMS providers. assessed about specific precautions, and preferred given a child's age (0–4 or 5–18 years) presence of cervical spine injury (CSI) risk factors. Results: received 5,400 responses (17%). Most were Paramedics (36%) EMTs (22%) worked at fire-based services (42%). A total 47% endorsed...
Advanced imaging, including ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance is an integral component to the evaluation management of ill injured children in emergency department. As with any test or intervention, benefits potential impacts on must be weighed against risks ensure that high-value care being delivered. There are important considerations specific pediatric patient related ordering interpretation advanced imaging. This policy statement provides guidelines for...