Key result
Sedation practices for post-traumatic pediatric head CT varied widely among 304 surveyed physicians, with over 20 different strategies selected and 26% expressing dissatisfaction.
Population
304 pediatric emergency physicians
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Wide variation and dissatisfaction suggest need for standardized protocols; leaves open optimal strategies pending prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=304)
Yes
There is wide variation and significant dissatisfaction among pediatric emergency physicians regarding sedation practices for children undergoing post-traumatic head CT.
Conners et al. (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in Closed head injury requiring post-traumatic head CT (n=304). Sedation practices was evaluated on Variations in sedation practices. Sedation practices for post-traumatic pediatric head CT varied widely among 304 surveyed physicians, with over 20 different strategies selected and 26% expressing dissatisfaction.
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