Title: One Year Retention of Pediatric Life Support Knowledge and Skills in Pediatric and Emergency Medicine House staff
Description: Pediatric and Emergency Medicine House staff evaluated on performance of written examination and clinical scenario after completing the PALS course as incoming house staff and at completion of their internship
Principal Investigator: Michael Mojica, M.D.
Co-Investigators: Louis Spina*, M.D., Dennis Heon, M.D., Karen Franco, M.D.
Support: Pediatric Dept, Peds EM internal funding
Title: Use of Resuscitative Aids in Pediatric Emergency Scenarios by Pediatric and Emergency Medicine Residents
Description: Determine which resuscitative aid (determine drug dose, equipment size) is most useful and most liked by peds and em residents in a mock resuscitation setting.
Principal Investigator: Jessica Foltin M.D.
Co-Investigators: Michael Tunik, M.D. Karen Franco*, M.D.
Support: Peds EM internal funding
Title: Efficacy and Tolerability of Intranasal Fentanyl for Pain Relief in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Description: Determine the efficacy of intranasal fentanyl in decreasing VAS pain scores of children with extremity injuries producing moderate pain. Prospective cohort with historical control.
Principal Investigator: Michael Tunik, M.D.
Co-Investigators: George Foltin, M.D., Jules Quintero*, M.D.
Support: Peds EM internal support