Aims To investigate the effect of microsystem acupuncture on painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Methods We retrospectively analysed 887 treatments in 407 TMD-patients (mean age 45±1.5 years), who received (mouth, scalp or fingers) with a focus oral acupuncture. All patients systematically underwent palpation specific muscular tender points and their pain rating was assessed four-point Likert scale (no to strong pain) before after treatment. In 42 cases, intensity determined using...

Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and clinical utility point-of-care electroencephalogram (pocEEG) in paediatric emergency department (ED) for children presenting with acute non-traumatic central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Methods Retrospective observational prospectively collected data patients (0–16 years) CNS-disorders between April 2014 February 2017 a single ED Switzerland. 2-channel EEG applied all seizures or impaired consciousness ED. For...

<h3>Background</h3> Airway emergencies presenting to the emergency department (ED) are usually managed with conventional equipment and techniques. The patient group urgently in operating room (OR) has not been described. <h3>Aims</h3> This study aims describe a case series of children ED airway OR, particularly anaesthetic techniques used findings. <h3>Methods</h3> A retrospective cohort undertaken at Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. All patients between 1 January 2012 30...

Objective: Delivery of prompt and adequate care for critically ill injured children presenting to the pediatric emergency department (PED) is paramount optimal outcomes. Knowledge local epidemiology, patient profile, presentation modes are key organizational planning, staff education strategy, in a PED. Our aim was analyze profile admitted tertiary, non-academic Swiss PED, investigate potential risk factors associated with admission intensive unit (PICU), outcomes mortality PICU admission....

Objective While complementary medicine use among ED paediatric patients is common, the of alternative therapies ( ATs ; physical or spiritual therapies) unknown. We aimed to determine 12 month period prevalence and nature AT parent perceptions use. Methods undertook a cross‐sectional survey convenience sample parents in three EDs metropolitan Melbourne, Australia (January–June, 2015). Parents were invited complete validated, anonymous, self‐administered questionnaire. The main outcomes by...

We aimed to evaluate the impact of a low-dose whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) protocol on radiation doses in paediatric major trauma patients. Retrospective cohort study patients (<16 years) at national level 1 centre (PTC) over 6 year period prior and post introduction WBCT (2014-2019). Demographic data, patient characteristics, CT device, exposure information including scan range, dose-length product, volume dose index were collected. Effective (ED) parameters compared before after...

Trauma is one of the most common causes death in childhood, but data on severely injured Swiss children are absent from existing national registries. Our aim was to analyze trauma activations and profiles critically at a tertiary, non-academic pediatric emergency department (PED). In absence database, this information may help guide design infrastructure, processes within organizations, training, policies.A retrospective analysis patients prospective resuscitation database over 2-year...

Central nervous system (CNS) disorders are among the most frequent presentations in critically ill children. Status epilepticus (SE) is a scenario resuscitation bay. In patients with altered mental status, non-convulsive SE (NCSE) often underrecognized and impacts neurological outcome duration of hospitalization. An electroencephalogram (EEG) required to diagnose NCSE. However, standard EEG recordings time- staff-intensive, their availability limited, especially outside regular working...

Handling neonates with postnatal respiratory failure due to congenital airway malformations implies knowledge about emergency management of unexpected difficult airway. In these stressful situations both technical and communication skills the caretakers are essential. Two cases prenatally unknown tracheal agenesis reported. presented cases, malformation subsequent difficulties upon endotracheal intubation were not adequately communicated between caretakers. We discuss aspects culture,...

A 7-year-old boy presented with ascending erythema of his left hand erythematous extension to axilla. At presentation, the was afebrile, well appearing and complained itching swelling hand, which started evening prior. On examination, there were two insect bite marks on index …

To explore and analyze pediatric trauma care practices across designated centers (PTCs) in Switzerland. The focus is on reception, team activation (TTA), composition, patient volumes, infrastructure.

A 15-month-old toddler presented to the emergency department (ED) with a history of fatigue, rhinitis and reduced oral intake. The medical was remarkable for diarrhoea (Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), Shiga toxin) positive haemolytic uremic syndrome (D+-HUS) 3 months ago microangiopathic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, renal failure hypertension. When HUS diagnosed, he had blood pressure 117/82 mm Hg, anuria over 18 hours platelet count 110x109/L fragmentocytes on film without...

Introduction Child participation in sport is important for physical, cognitive and psychosocial wellbeing. Australian rules football has high participation, but also carries a risk of injury due to the contact nature sport. This study aimed evaluate changes presentation hospital admission paediatric football-related injuries, compare severity these injuries with those from other team ball sports. Materials methods At an major trauma service, ED registry data relating between 2009 2015 were...