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We asked children in the ER: what do they need most?
We found that they need to understand what's going on, need to be heard, and need privacy even if they are little. See more details on this study here.
We are currently creating a youth-led, evidence-based, patient-informed comic book to translate the findings of this project to kids themselves in the ER.
We found that supporting caregivers = better care for kids.
1 in 3 caregivers don't have their emotional needs met when they are in the ED; parents whose own needs are met are more likely to be happy with their child's care, and more likely to be comfortable caring for their child at home. Learn more about this study here.
Opioids are not needed for non-surgical MSK injuries.
Ibuprofen is enough when treating broken bones that don't need surgery. Opioids have more side effects and do not releive pain any better. Learn more about some of our research here.
It Doesn't Have To Hurt: Our Research in Laughing Gas to ease childrens' painful experiences
We conducted a review of 30 clinical trials where inhaled nitrous oxide was used, mainly during IV insertion or laceration repair using stitches. We found that it is safe and effective when used during IV insertion, especially when combined with numbing creams.
We have done lots of research examining how to make procedures as painless as possible in children, and laughing gas is something we have found effective in multiple situations!
Emergency Department Opioid Prescription is Decreasing, but Youth Opiod Harm is Increasing.
Dr. Henry Li (PEM resident) and colleagues published a study where they examined how rates of ED opioid prescribing and opioid-related harms have changed over time among adolescents. Learn more here.
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