A5003044624- Respiratory viral infections research
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Radiology practices and education
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
McGill University
2003-2024
McGill University Health Centre
2001-2024
Montreal Children's Hospital
2006-2022
The University of Western Australia
2019-2022
University of Ottawa
2021
WellStar Health System
2020
The Alfred Hospital
2018
St George's Hospital
2018
St Bartholomew's Hospital
2016
Royal London Hospital
2015
Although numerous studies have explored the benefit of using nebulized epinephrine or corticosteroids alone to treat infants with bronchiolitis, effectiveness combining these medications is not well established.
See also editorial on page [1195][1] and at [www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.141207][2] The Canadian health care system is undergoing substantial transformation to meet the needs of rising number adults, particularly older with complex chronic conditions. Provinces are planning
OBJECTIVES Delirium is a serious medical condition with increased incidence in at‐risk surgical populations. We sought to determine if melatonin use reduces the of delirium individuals undergoing major cardiac surgery. DESIGN Randomized double‐blind placebo‐controlled clinical trial (two arms, 1:1 allocation, parallel design). SETTING The took place two metropolitan hospitals (public tertiary and private) Perth, Western Australia. PARTICIPANTS recruited 210 adults aged 50 years or older who...
Abstract Background Descriptions of the COVID-19 pandemic’s indirect consequences on children are emerging. We aimed to describe impacts pandemic with medical complexity (CMC) and their families. Methods A one-time survey Canadian paediatricians using Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP) was conducted in Spring 2021. Results total 784 responded survey, 70% ( n = 540) providing care CMC. Sixty-seven (12.4%) reported an adverse health outcome due a pandemic-related disruption healthcare...
Objectives: To compare triage level assignment, using case scenarios, in a pediatric emergency department between registered nurses (RNs) and physicians (PEPs) based on the Pediatric Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (P-CTAS) guidelines. assignment of RNs PEPs to that done by panel experts same P-CTAS Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey (55 scenarios) was sent all working after implemented. Participants were instructed assign for each case. priori, cases assigned Kappa statistics mean...
<h3>Objective:</h3> To determine whether recent corticosteroid use was associated with an increased risk of complicated varicella-zoster virus infection in otherwise immunocompetent children. <h3>Study Design:</h3> A case-control study design used because the outcome interest, varicellazoster infection, is rare. <h3>Setting:</h3> Cases and controls were selected from population children aged 2 months to 18 years admitted two hospitals, between January 1979 July 1994 one 1974 other, diagnosis...
Traditionally, febrile neutropenia in pediatric oncology patients has been managed aggressively with hospital admission and intravenous antibiotics. Recent studies suggest that less intensive interventions are effective for selected children. Study of Canadian practice patterns may help better understand the current context care these patients.We carried out a cross-sectional mailed survey 17 tertiary centers Canada. A 36-item questionnaire gathered information on department characteristics,...
Objectives: To compare triage level assignments, using simulated written case scenarios, in a pediatric emergency department (ED) among registered nurses (RNs) and physicians (PEPs) to the assignments RNs PEPs with consensus criterion standard. Methods: This was cross‐sectional mailed questionnaire survey. The study conducted at tertiary care center more than 65,000 annual patient visits. Participants were working ED. Dillman's Total Design Method, three mailouts, used for construction...
Using data from the Canadian Bronchiolitis Epinephrine Steroid Trial we assessed cost-effectiveness of treatments with epinephrine and dexamethasone for infants between 6 weeks 12 months age bronchiolitis.An economic evaluation was conducted both societal health care system perspectives including all costs during 22 days after enrollment. The effectiveness therapy measured by duration symptoms feeding problems, sleeping coughing, noisy breathing. Comparators were nebulized plus oral...
Abstract Objective Caregivers of children using home mechanical ventilation (HMV) via tracheostomy require appropriate knowledge and skills. Existing training curricula are locally developed content variable. We sought to develop a competency checklist inform initial subsequent assessment skills family caregivers. Methods used 2‐step process. Candidate items were generated by synthesis scoping review, existing checklists, with additional suggested an eight member inter‐professional group...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to test if a behavioural activation (BA) programme was more effective than usual care at reducing the risk of conversion major depression over 52 weeks among adults aged 65 years or older living in rural Western Australia. Secondary aims were participants assigned BA intervention experienced greater decline severity depressive and anxiety symptoms treated with 26 weeks, as well improvement physical mental health‐related quality life. Methods Randomised...
Introduction This case report of camphor ingestion in a 15-month-old child illustrates the potential toxicily common household product. Details patient presentation are reported along with review literature. Methods Patient information was collected using records Poison Control, Emergency Department, and Health Records at Hospital for Sick Children Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A comprehensive literature conducted MEDLINE database time period 1966 to April 1995. Discussion Oral is unusual, given...
Objectives: To compare triage level assignments, using simulated written case scenarios, in a pediatric emergency department (ED) among registered nurses (RNs) and physicians (PEPs) to the assignments RNs PEPs with consensus criterion standard. Methods: This was cross-sectional mailed questionnaire survey. The study conducted at tertiary care center more than 65,000 annual patient visits. Participants were working ED. Dillman's Total Design Method, three mailouts, used for construction...