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. 2014 Jun-Jul;19(6):293–298.

91st Annual Conference of the Canadian Paediatric Society: Abstract Titles

Abstracts to be delivered at the 91st Annual Conference of the Canadian Paediatric Society, Montreal, Quebec, June 25 to 28, 2014, alphabetized according to the first author’s surname. The Canadian Paediatric Society website provides scheduling information: www.annualconference.cps.ca/resources/program Convention registrants will receive a complete program on site. Full-text abstracts appear on the Paediatrics & Child Health website.

PMCID: PMC4173953

Prevalence, practice patterns and hematological outcomes of young Canadian children identified with non-anemic iron deficiency (NAID): Implications of screening in primary care settings. Abdullah, K; Maguire, JL; Birken, CS; Thorpe, KE; Hanley, AJ; Fehlings, D; Parkin, PC

Laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal intubation for positive pressure ventilation with chest compressions in neonatal porcine model. Abou Mehrem, A; Graham, R; Srinivasan, G; Heese, R; Dakshinamurti, S

Performing urine culture might be warranted in patients with acute viral bronchiolitis. Alhammadi, A; Hendaus, M; Khalifa, M; Muneer, E

Pediatric pain management: The emergency medicine residents’ perspectives. Ali, H; Meyers, C; Kircher, J; MacLellan, J; Ali, S

Impact of the Pediatric Residents’ Initiative for Healthy Active Living in Youth (RHALY): A prospective cohort study. Al Khalifah, RA; Mok, E; Legault, L; Desrochers, J; Le Blanc, C; Constantin, E

Prediction of functional outcomes at 4.5 years of age after complex cardiac surgery. Alton, G; Taghaddos, S; Joffe, AR; Robertson, CM; Sauve, R; Dinu, IA

Outcome of infants with necrotising enterocolitis (NEC): The impact of laparotomy versus peritoneal drainage. Ayed, M; Shah, PS; Lodha, AK; Scarsgard, ED; Lee, SK; Moore, AM

Accuracy testing of transcutaneous jaundice meters: Should transcutaneous jaundice meters be used right out of the box? Baerg, K; Smith-Fehr, J; Irwin, H; Lyon, M

Preterm infant journeys in a Canadian regionalized health services context. Ballantyne, M; Sauve, R; Creighton, D; Saigal, S; Asztalos, E; Couture, E; Vincer, M; Majnemer, A; Synnes, A

Major picc complications in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A five year review. Bashir, RA; Callejas, A; Osiovich, H; Ting, JY

Birth weight below 500 grams: Developmental consequences. Bashir, RA; PetrieThomas, J; MacKay, M; Agnew, J; Hubber-Richard, P; Synnes, A

Patient volume and nursing overtime increased risk of nosocomial infection in the NICU. Beltempo, M; Lacroix, G; Cabot, M; Beauchesne, V; Piedboeuf, B

Nursing overtime increases the risk of medical incidents in the NICU. Beltempo, M; Lacroix, G; Cabot, M; Beauchesne, V; Piedboeuf, B

Cerebral thrombosis after intravenous immunoglobulin therapy of immune thrombocytopenia. Benadiba, J; Robitaille, N; Pastore, Y

Les intoxications aux soins intensifs pédiatriques : une étude descriptive multicentrique. Bergeron, J; Toledano, B; Lacroix, J; Goudie, C; DiGenova, T; Zavalkoff, S; Bourdages, M; Samson, M

Sleep problems and dissociation symptoms in sexually abused preschoolers. Bernard-Bonnin, A; Hebert, M; Guidi, E; Langevin, R; Allard-Dansereau, C

Preterm babies who are ineligible for later cord clamping are a distinct, at-risk population. Bhogal, J; Aldana, JC; Chinnery, H; Aziz, K

Using electronic medical records to estimate overweight and obesity rates in children in Ontario, Canada. Birken, C; Tu, K; Oud, W; Carsley, S; Hanna, M; Lebovic, G; Guttmann, A

Improving medical students’ confidence and interviewing skills regarding adolescent interviewing. Blake, KD; Macdonald, M; Mann, K; MacCuspie, J

Morbidity free survival in premature neonates born at less than 30 weeks gestation in Canada over the last decade. Bodani, B; Ye, XY; Bodani, JP; Mirea, L; Sankaran, K

Meat and iron-rich food consumption in healthy Canadian infants. Borkhoff, CM; Maguire, JL; Birken, CS; Macarthur, R; Carsley, S; Chen, Y; Parkin, PC

Assessing healthcare needs and research barriers for community focused interdisciplinary health research capacity building using a microresearch model in East Africa. Bortolussi, R; MacDonald, N; Moraca, S; Grant, E

Concordance of prifle criteria for identification of acute kidney injury in pediatric patients following cardiopulmonary bypass cardiac surgery. Bransi, M; Proulx-Gauthier, J; Bailey, D; Simonyan, D; Dugas, M

Epidemiology of acute kidney injury following cardiopulmonary bypass in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Bransi, M; Proulx-Gauthier, J; Bailey, D; Simonyan, D; Dugas, M

Can volunteer community health workers in rural Uganda provide integrated community case management? Brenner, JL; Barigye, C; Maling, S; Kabakyenga, J; Nettel-Aguirre, A; Buchner, D; Yomuhangi, TK; Wotton, K; Amon, N; Singhal, N

A new tool for improving access to developmental service: The developmental passport. Brown, C; Tassone, MC; Lung, E; Huber, J; Maguire, J; Young, E

Profiles of environmental risk impact child cognition via maternal sensitivity and human capital investments. Browne, DT; Wade, M; Jenkins, JM

From fax machine to first appointment: Mapping the management of referrals to pediatric sub-specialists. Buhiire, JP; Forgie, S

Peer group mentoring of faculty in a distributed medical education setting. Burey, S; Rajacich, D

Emergency department and inpatient management of febrile infants under six-weeks of age: Perceived utility of respiratory virus testing. Burstein, B; Dubrovsky, S; Quach, C

The use of scalp veins for insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter in neonates. Callejas, AM; Osiovich, H; Ting, JY

Impact of video-debriefing following simulated neonatal resuscitation in inter-professional teams. Campbell, DM; Finan, E

Cricothyroid botulinum toxin injection to avert tracheostomy in bilateral vocal cord paralysis. Cardona, I; Daniel, SJ

A comparison of actigraphic and self-reported sleep timing in adolescents. Cassoff, J; Knäuper, B; Colagrosso, E; Gruber, R

The neonatal trigger tool experience. Chinnery, H; Follett, T

Exploring needs during transition from adolescence to adulthood in young adults with inflammatory bowel disease: A qualitative study. Cho, R; Wickert, N; Klassen, AF; Tsangaris, E; Marshall, JK; Brill, H

Health and quality of life outcomes for a cohort of children with severe traumatic brain injury. Clark, B; Breau, L; Goez, H

Resident attitudes and adherence to i-pass: A qualitative study. Coffey, M; Thomson, K; Starmer, AJ; Landrigan, CP

A family-centered lifestyle intervention focused on milk and alternatives reduces adiposity in six to eight y old overweight and obese children compared to control: Results at six months from a RCT. Cohen, TR; Hazell, TJ; Loiselle, S; Kasvis, P; Vanstone, CA; Kim, N; Rodd, C; Weiler, HA

Bayley-III outcomes at 18–21 months corrected age for a Canadian cohort of infants born <29 weeks gestation. Creighton, D; Lodha, A; Majnemer, A; Moddemann, D; Church, P; Lefebvre, F

Health resource use following neonatal discharge of extremely preterm infants in Canada. Cross, S; Pillay, T; Luu, T; McGuire, M; Synnes, A; de Cabo, C; Dow, K; Majnemer, A; Ballantyne, M

A randomized controlled trial comparing ultrasound, VeinViewer and standard approach to peripheral intravenous catheter placement in the pediatric emergency department. Curtis, SJ; Craig, W; Erin, L; Vandermeer, B; Hanson, A; Klassen, T

Paediatric palliative care in Canada: A national survey of paediatricians. Cyr, C; Maisonneuve, M

Inequity amongst children’s developmental conditions: Marketing tactics in a crowded field. D’Agostini, S; Mateshaytis, J; Harrison, J; McIntyre, L

Very preterm infants with necrotizing, enterocolitis and sepsis demonstrate slower brain metabolic development. D’Arienzo, PD; Duerden, EG; Chau, V; Thompson, A; Belanger, S; Poskitt, KJ; Grunau, RE; Synnes, A; Miller, SP; Moore, AM

Participation of parents in a shared decision-making process: Antenatal consultation at the limits of viability. Daboval, T; Shidler, S; Thomas, D

Early oral feeding for very low birthweight neonates maintained on continuous positive airway pressure for lung optimization is feasible. Dalgleish, SR; Kostecky, L

A detailed examination of infant mortality rates in Canada and selected high income countries. Deb-Rinker, P; Leon, JA; Gilbert, NL; Rouleau, J; Shah, PS; Sauve, R; Kramer, M; Joseph, KS

Inhaled and systemic corticosteroid administration to preterm infants across Canadian NICUs. Derynck, MR; Shah, PS; Seshia, M; Rouvinez Bouali, N; Yoon, EW; Lee, SK; Dow, K

A randomized double-blind trial comparing the effect on pain of an oral sucrose solution versus placebo in children one to three months old needing venipuncture. Desjardins, M; Gaucher, N; Curtis, S; Le May, S; Lebel, D; Gouin, S

Is restricted breast and bottle-feeding necessary following cleft lip repair? Dhaiban, M; Younas, S; Channa, JA; Akhtar, N

Corticosteroids and antihistamines in the treatment of anaphylaxis: A systematic review. Dolansky, G; Calder-Sprackman, S; Plint, A; Zemek, R

Pediatric elbow fractures: Diagnostic accuracy of the combination of point tenderness with the elbow extension test. Dubrovsky, S; Al Humaidan, M; Lau, S

Pediatric post-traumatic headaches and peripheral nerve blocks of the scalp: A case series and satisfaction survey. Dubrovsky, S; Friedman, D; Kocilowicz, H

Ultrasound-guided reductions of distal forearm fractures in children. Dubrovsky, S; Kempinska, A; Bank, I

Umbilical lines are an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes in very preterm babies. Elboraee, M; Ye, XY; Toye, J; Kumaran, K; Aziz, K; Shah, P

Preoperative metabolic acidosis in infants with gastroschisis. El-Naggar, W; Almudeer, A; Vincer, M; Yanchar, N

Failure of free, public vitamin d supplementation program for Quebec infants – temporal trends and significant predictors. Fatani, T; Millette, M; Sheehy, O; Berard, A; Weiler, H; Sharma, A; Rodd, C

Self-evaluation of procedural skill competencies by neonatal perinatal medicine trainees in Canada. Fiedrich, E; Amin, H; White, J; Joynt, C

Hypoglycemia in full-term newborns with no pre-identified risk factors. Flavin, M; Grewal, K; Hu, L

Five years of cystic fibrosis newborn screening: Our experience. Fleischer, EN; Ho, S; Price, A

Empiric neonatal antibiotics for maternal fever: CRP as a quality improvement intervention. Follett, T; Aziz, K;

Intranasal fentanyl and midazolam use in a pediatric emergency department. Foster, M; Cox, K

The Movement Assessment of Infants (MAI) and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (aims) at four months: Do they accurately predict 18-months outcome of extremely preterm infants? Gagnon, MM; Dorval, V; Luu, T; Lupien, G; Lefebvre, F

Health related quality of life in pediatric cardiac ECLS survivors: Is alive good enough? Garcia Guerra, G; Robertson, CM; Alton, GY; Joffe, AR; Moez, EK; Dinu, IA; Sauve, R; Ross, DB; Rebeyka, IM; Lequier, L

Prenatal consultations for preterm labor: What do women want? Gaucher, N; Nadeau, S; Barbier, A; Payot, A

Women’s experiences of the prenatal consultation for preterm labor: Neonatologists as highlights, and opportunities for improvement. Gaucher, N; Nadeau, S; Barbier, A; Payot, A

Does the prenatal consultation for preterm labor worry, reassure or both? Gaucher, N; Nadeau, S; Barbier, A; Payot, A

Pediatric patient family engagement with clinical research. Gill, CP; Ansermino, MJ; Sanatani, S; Mulpuri, K; Doan, Q

Adrenal suppression in the pediatric population in Canada. Goldbloom, EB; Mokashi, A; Cummings, E; Huynh, H; Benseler, S; Watson, W; Abish, S; Ahmet, A

Evaluation of a clinical score for skull radiography of young children with isolated head trauma. Gravel, J; Gouin, S; Chalut, D; Crevier, L; Masse, B

Prescribing happiness: A randomized controlled trial. Grondin, M; Cyr, C

Sleep efficiency is associated with and report card marks in typically developing school-age children. Gruber, R; Somerville, G; Enros, P; Kestler, M; Gillies-Poitras, E

Measuring the Neo-BFHI: Compliance with baby-friendly practices in neonatal units in Quebec. Haiek, LN; Semenic, S

Substance use profile of adolescents entering Quebec youth protection centers. Haley, N; Lambert, G; Tremblay, C; Frappier, J; Otis, J; Roy, E

Supporting the need for newborn pulse oximetry screening. Hammer, CT; Wong, KK

But we’re not like the people on tv: A qualitative examination of the influence of media messages on the lives, beliefs, and health behaviours of pregnant and parenting adolescents. Harrison, M; Worth, K; Rohde, K; Clarkin, C

Objectively measured physical activity of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children using accelerometry. Heale, L; Borkhoff, CM; Maguire, JL; Parkin, PC; Birken, CS

Severe neutropenia with fever in previously healthy children: Do they all need broad-spectrum antibiotics? Hindie, J; Pastore, Y; Nguyen, U; Cummins-McManus, B; Tapiero, B; Hervouet-Zeiber, C

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is not independently associated with mortality in pediatric severe traumatic brain injury. Hochstadter, E; Charyk Stewart, T; Alharfi, IM; Ranger, A; Fraser, DD

C-care: Comparing two years of anaphylaxis in a Canadian pediatric emergency department. Hochstadter, E; Clarke, A; LaVieille, S; Alizadehfar, R; Mill, C; Asai, Y; Eisman, H; Ben-Shoshan, M

Any place, any pace pediatric acute care: An online mock code curriculum. Huth, K; Krympotic, K; Lobos, A; Writer, H

Pediatric vocal cord paralysis secondary to Arnold Chiari malformation: A systematic review of outcome of surgical management. Ibrahim, FF; Akinpelu, OV; Daniel, SJ

Factors influencing ASD screening by community paediatricians. Ip, A; Zwaigenbaum, L; Nicholas, D

Subjective fever assessment in children by palpation – are fathers as reliable as mothers? Jacobson, D; Steele, M; Kozer, E; Balis, C; Cheng, J; Rosenbloom, E

Nosocomial infection (NI) trends in Canadian neonatal intensive care units: Association with mortality and morbidity. Jantzen, C; Sankaran, K; Lucia, M; Xiang, YY; Lee, S

Regional adiposity is not associated with vitamin D status in overweight and obese school-aged children. Kasvis, P; Cohen, TR; Loiselle, S; Kim, N; Hazell, TJ; Vanstone, CA; Agellon, S; Rodd, C; Plourde, H; Weiler, HA

Evaluation of the Canadian Pediatric Society’s global health education modules. Kay, S; Hunter, AJ; Audcent, T

Procedural skills in pediatric residency and in practice. Kay, S; Rayar, M; Hunter, A; Valani, R

Improving pediatric health care response in a disaster through inter professional training. Khalil, E; Bank, I; Ruddy, M; Varpio, L; Young, M

“What is a resident?” Assessing parental knowledge and preferences regarding residents in the paediatric emergency department. Khoury, M; Principi, T; Ismail, B; Bokhari, A; Bismilla, Z

Improving patient and family education in pediatric hematology consultations through the use of printed educational materials. Kimber, C; Sinha, R

EMR readiness assessment at a tertiary care paediatric hospital. King, W; Campbell, C; Parent, A; Parker, K

Understanding the pediatric medical literature: Which statistical tests should residents know? Kinlin, L; Alghamdi, F; Alamri, W; Thull-Freedman, J

Addressing substance use in kids (ASK): A study of drug-related emergencies. Korenblum, C; Vandermorris, A; Heller, M; Leslie, K

The mental health and wellbeing of refugee children in detention in Canada: A pilot study. Kronick, R; Rousseau, C; Cleveland, J

Is epidural analgesia in labor associated with respiratory distress in late preterm infants? – a retrospective cohort study. Kumar, M; Rylance, H; Ijaz, Z; Senthilselvan, A

Delivering palliative care in a neonatal intensive care unit. Kumaran, K; Reichert, A; Davies, D; Ellinger, M; Conway, L; Mayan, M; Alvadj-Korenic, T

Sibling superhero day – honouring siblings of medically complex children at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Kwolek, EM; Wilson, K; Hall, S

Non-dairy milk consumption is associated with lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D in early childhood. Lee, GJ; Birken, CS; Parkin, PC; Lebovic, G; Chen, Y; L’abbe, MR; Maguire, JL

How do we treat acute immune thrombocytopoenia (ITP) in the Maritime provinces? Lee, J; Crooks, B

The other end: Evaluation of blood bank technologists and hematologists during a massive hemorrhage simulation project. Levy, A; Pettersen, G; Gauvin, F; Sansregret, A; Lesage, S; Robitaille, N

High fidelity simulation results in improving clinician performance in the management of massive hemorrhage cases. Levy, A; Pettersen, G; Gauvin, F; Sansregret, A; Lesage, S; Robitaille, N

Detecting relapse in patients with neuroblastoma: Can surveillance programs be simplified to decrease radiation exposure? Li, BK; Owens, C; Ashraf, K; Shaikh, F; Mills, D; Baruchel, S; Thomas, K; Irwin, MS

Variation in incidence of cerebral palsy (CP) in preterm infants in the Canadian Neonatal Follow-Up Network (CNFUN): 2009–2011. Lodha, A; Sauve, R; Ballantyne, M; Creighton, D; Majnemer, A; Moddemann, D

Pediatric residents’ continuity clinic: An evaluation survey. Low, C; Carceller, A; Nguyen, P; Nguyen, B; Chabot, G; Jamoulle, O

Determinants of hospital re-admission following neonatal discharge of extremely preterm infants in Canada. Luu, T; Cross, S; Pillay, T; McGuire, M; Majnemer, A; de Cabo, C; Ballantyne, M; Dow, K; Synnes, A

Secular trends in age at menarche among women born between 1955 and 1985 in Southeast China. Lyu, Y; Mirea, L; Yang, J; Warre, R; Zhang, J; Lee, SK; Li, Z

Impact of admission temperature on mortality and major morbidities in very preterm infants. Lyu, Y; Shah, PS; Ye, XY; Piedboeuf, B; Deshpandey, A; Dunn, M; Lee, SK

Capacity building for community directed research in East Africa (EA): 5 year microresearch (MR) outcomes. MacDonald, NE; Bortolussi, R; Kollmann, T; Kabakyenga, J

Canadian pediatric asthma action plans and their correlation with current consensus guidelines. MacGillivray, ME; Flavin, MP

Impact of implementing a complex care program. Major-Cook, N; Ridha, S; Krantz, C; Marcotte, A; Tatartcheff-Quesnel, N; Budge, A

Trends in emergency department utilization by children with mental health issues. Mapelli, E; Doan, Q

L’intimidation scolaire et les maux physiques y étant reliés chez les enfants de 4e, 5e et 6e année du primaire : exploration de la communication parent-enfant et du vécu scolaire parental. Marleau, L; Lafrenaye, S

Examining the utility of hormone levels in predicting healthy body weight in youth with restrictive eating disorders. Maszczakiewicz, E; Obeid, N; Norris, ML; Harrison, M

Age and the risk of ATV-related injuries in children and adolescents: Injury patterns and legislative impact assessment through the CHIRPP database. McLean, L; Russell, K; McFaull, S; Warda, L; Tenenbein, M; McGavock, J

The double threat of childhood obesity and stunting in rural indigenous Ecuador. Misra, S; Evans, A; Melgar-Quiñonez, H; Morales, J; Doucet, A; Macaulay, A

Respiratory illness and respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations in the Canadian Registry for Synagis (CARESS) over eight seasons (2005–2013). Mitchell, I; Paes, B; Li, A; Chen, J; Lanctôt, KL

Factors associated with compliance with palivizumab prophylaxis in the Canadian RSV Evaluation Study for Synagis (CARESS) registry (2005–2013). Mitchell, I; Paes, B; Li, A; Yi, H; Lanctot, KL

Is chorioamnionitis a risk factor for retinopathy of prematurity?: Lessons from a meta-analytical review. Mitra, S; Aune, D; Speer, CP; Saugstad, O

Early postnatal exposure to oxidants induces prolonged oxidative stress and increases the incidence of oxidative stress related diseases in preterm infants less than 29 weeks gestational age. Mohamed, I; Rouleau, T; Elremaly, W; Lavoie, J

Quality appraisal of Canadian guidelines on the perinatal care of potential extremely premature infants: How do they rate? Moore, G; Lemyre, B; Daboval, T; Dunn, S

Dual site neonatal intensive care unit weekend on-call coverage – does the presence of a second attending neonatologist on weekends alter perceptions of clinical uncertainty, patient care and education? Moore, G; Myron, H; Moreau, K

The weight of place – the role of the neighbourhood in childhood obesity. Morinis, J; Lebovic, G; Gozdyra, P; Khovratovich, M; Carsley, S; Creatore, M; Moheddin, R; Booth, G; Maguire, J; Parkin,xP; Glazier, R; Birken, C

Videolaryngoscope vs classic laryngoscope in teaching neonatal endotracheal intubation: A randomized controlled trial. Moussa, A; Luangxay, Y; Tremblay, S; Lavoie, J; Aube, G; Savoie, E; Lachance, C

Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation in newborns: Do the lungs see what is delivered to the nose? Mukerji, A; Belik, J

Experience with abdominal injury: A survey of child maltreatment physicians. Murray, L; Baird, B; Chauvin-Kimoff, L; MacPherson, J

Effect of phototherapy on the reliability of transcutaneous devices in infants >35 weeks of gestational age: A systematic review. Nagar, G; Pongmee, P; Kumar, M

Serum levels of soluble Fas and soluble Fas ligand in pregnant women who smoke. Nair, V; Hasan, SU; Yusuf, K

Macrolides for prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Nair, V; Loganahan, P; Soriasham, A

Impact of open lung strategy on the neonatal outcomes in preterm infants. Nair, V; Soraisham, A; Yee, W; Singhal, N

Utilization of clinical practice guidelines: A survey of Canadian pediatric physicians. Nicholson, K; Nasir, F; Robinson, J; Vandermeer, B; Kumar, M

Screening for post-traumatic stress disorder after injury in the pediatric emergency department – a systematic review. Odenbach, J; Newton, A; Gokiert, R; Falconer, C; Courchesne, C; Campbell, S; Curtis, S

Management and evolution of respiratory distress syndrome in late preterm infants: A descriptive study. Olivier, F; Turcot, M; Caouette, G; Nadeau, S

Apnea of prematurity: Prolonged cardiorespiratory monitoring for late preterms who presented respiratory distress syndrome. Olivier, F; Turcot, M; Nadeau, S; Caouette, G

Validation of a vitamin D dietary intake screening questionnaire in young children. Omand, J; Darling, PB; O’Connor, DL; Parkin, PC; Birken, CS; Lee, JG; Thorpe, KE; Maguire, JL

Disability and Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5: Experience of Canada/Bangladesh Interprofessional Project on Disability, Maternal and Child Health (IPODMCH). Onyett, H; Jalovcic, D; Peat, M; Taylor, V

The baby dental clinic / la clinique bébé-dent – feasability and efficacy of a community health centre based infant oral health programme. Ouatik, N; Daoust, I; Cartier, MF; Boulanger, ME

A safe community-based campaign to promote the use of bicycle helmets in children. Ouedraogo, N

Adverse events following diagnostic uretral catheterization in the pediatric emergency department. Ouellet-Pelletier, J; Guimont, C; Gauthier, M; Gravel, J

Respiratory illness and respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations in infants with congenital airway anomalies in the Canadian Registry of Synagis® Following Prophylaxis (2005–2013). Paes, B; Li, A; Mitchell, I; Lanctot, KL

Availability and use of electronic media is associated with shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality in school-aged children. Paquin, S; Cassoff, J; Irving, R; Lane, E; Yung, R; Gruber, R

Diagnosis and treatment of kawasaki disease in a paediatric tertiary care centre: A quality review. Pau, S; Walton, J; Mackie, A; Hartfield, DS; Johnson, K; Ellsworth, J

The use of internet for children’s health information by parents at a Canadian tertiary health institution. Pehora, C; Garaga, N; Stoute, M; Serebali, R; Matava, CT

Cost-effectiveness analysis comparing pre-diagnosis treatment for autism spectrum disorder with the Ontario autism program. Penner, M; Rayar, M; Bashir, N; Roberts, W; Hancock-Howard, R; Coyte, P

Blood lead, cadmium and mercury levels in children receiving primary healthcare in Toronto: A collaborative study. Peterson, E; Birken, CS; Parkin, PC; Chen, Y; Archibold, J; Stover, A; Copes, R; Maguire, JL

Measuring anxiety in children: Agreement between the state trait anxiety inventory (STAI) and other anxiety scales. Pharisa, C; Gaucher, N; Bailey, B

Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) for newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): Audit of the Edmonton experience. Phillipos, E; Hendson, L; Reichert, A; Kamstra, B; Molesky, M

Incidence and mechanisms of mild traumatic brain injury in children presenting to the emergency room. Picard, JC; Cyr, C

Antibiotic administration for meconium aspiration syndrome in neonates: A systematic review. Pongmee, P; Nagar, G; Campbell, S; Kumar, M

Use of soft tissue neck radiographs in pediatric acute airway obstructions: Current perspective. Pouliot, E; Larose, S; Gagnon, J; Belanger, RE

Identifying radiologic signs of life-threatening causes of acute upper airway obstruction in children: Not that easy! Pouliot, E; Larose, S; Gagnon, J; Bélanger, RE

A study of the impact of continuing professional development (CPD) activities on physicians’ knowledge, motivation and ability to address challenges with exclusive breastfeeding practices. Pound, C; Lindsay, E; Plint, AC; Moreau, K

The impact of a breastfeeding support intervention on breastfeeding duration in jaundiced infants admitted to a tertiary care centre hospital: A randomized controlled trial. Pound, C; Moreau, K; Rohde, K; Farion, K; Barrowman, N; Aglipay, M; Plint, AC

Breastfeeding knowledge, confidence, beliefs and attitudes of Canadian physicians. Pound, C; Williams, K; Grenon, R; Aglipay, M; Plint, AC

Sleep disorders associated with attention problems in adopted children. Rajaprakash, M; Kerr, E; Friedlander, B; Weiss, S

Assessing the child health information needs of parents and families. Ramadan, K; Fridman, M; Ford-Jones, L; Mistry, N; Nichols, N

Do adverse childhood experiences make teenagers more vulnerable? A study about youth in custodial facilities. Ratnani, Y; Frappier, J; Villemaire Krajden, R; Bergeron, S; Lambert, Y; Duchesne, M; Chartrand, R; McDuff, P

Hanging, choking and near-drowning in children; imaging findings, neurological sequelae, and outcomes. Rossoni, M; Levin, S; Tay, KY; Prasad, AN

Evaluation of an elearning module for an effective well-baby visit using the Rourke Baby Record. Rourke, L; Hann, S; Drover, A; Stokes, D; Hickey, D; Duggan, N; Reddigan, J; Zipperlen, K

The search for cyp24a1 mutations in Canadian children: An unexpected presentation with nephrocalcinosis despite normal 1,25(OH)2D and serum calcium. Rousseau-Nepton, I; Jones, G; Sharma, A; Rodd, C

Faisabilité de l’implantation d’un protocole de soins de confort par voie transmuqueuse buccale chez des nourrissons en fin de vie. Roy, H; Laflamme, J; Drolet, C; Marcotte, M

Minimizing blood losses and reducing the need for transfusions in low birth weight infants: A scoping review of the literature. Sample, M; Lemyre, B; Lacaze Masmonteil, T

Leading educationally effective family centered rounds: It takes a good manager! Sandhu, AK; Lockyer, J

Effects of dosage on sleep duration during stimulant treatment of ADHD in youth. Santisteban, JA; Stein, MA; Gruber, R

Comparing rate of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in three western industrialized populations: Canada, the United Kingdom & Ireland, and Switzerland. Sgro, M; Kandasamy, S; Campbell, DM; Ofner, M

Surveillance of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in Canada. Sgro, M; Kandasamy, S; Campbell, DM; Ofner, M; Shah, V

Comparison of 2% chlorhexidine in 70% isopropyl alcohol with 2% aqueous chlorhexidine for skin antisepsis prior to venepuncture in very low birth weight infants: A non-inferiority trial. Shah, V; Deshpande, P; Lee, K; McGeer, A; Jain, A

Temperament is associated with free play in young children. Sharp, JR; Maguire, J; Carsley, S; Abdullah, K; Lebovic, G; Chen, Y; Parkin, PC; Birken, CS

Association between fraction of exhaled nitrous oxide (FENO), parameters of asthma control and inhaled corticosteroid type in a regional paediatric asthma center. Smith, RW; Downey, K; Snow, N; Dell, S; Smith, W

Factors predicting car seat test failure in late preterm infants (LPI): A retrospective chart review. Smith, RW; Mohamed, A; Young, J; Jefferies, A; Shah, V

Impact of adherence to guidelines for screening and treatment of neonatal jaundice on peak bilirubin. Smythe, K; Smith-Fehr, J; Baerg, K

Diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, the need for genetic testing: A pilot study. Stade, BC; Watson, W; Bonifacio, J; McCleod, HJ; Barozzino, T; DiMarchi, A; Becker, B; Bartholomew, L; Sgro, M

The burden of prenatal exposure to alcohol: 2013 revised measurement of cost. Stade, BC; Watson, W; Campbell, D; Bonifacio, J; Hignell, A; Koren, G; Sgro, M

The I-PASS Handoff Study: Effects of implementing a multi-site handoff bundle on rates of medical errors, preventable adverse events, and miscommunications. Starmer, AJ

The health burden of invasive meningococcal disease: A systematic review. Strifler, L; Morris, SK; Dang, V; Tu, HT; Minhas, R; Jamieson, FB; Deeks, SL; Crowcroft, N; Sander, B

Extended interval dosing of gentamicin in premature neonates <32 weeks gestational age and >7 days of age. Sundaram, A; Dersch-Mills, D; Alshaikh, B; Akierman, A; Yusuf, K

The Canadian Neonatal Follow-Up Network. Synnes, A; Luu, T; Moddemann, D; Church, P; Lee, D; Vincer, M; Ballantyne, M; Majnemer, A; Creighton, D; McGuire, M; Sauve, R

Implementing best practices for vaccination pain management. Taddio, A (Chair, HELPinKIDS); Ipp, M; Apppleton, M; Chambers,C; Halperin, S; Lockett, D; MacDonald, N; Mousmanis, P; Pillai Ridell, R; Rieder, M; Scott, J; Shah, V

Fostering transformative learning in a social pediatrics research summer studentship through empowerment and assessment. Talarico, S; Zubairi, M; Barozzino, T; Daneman, D; Punnet, A; Martimianakis, T

Social impediments to implementation of structured handoff in a professional context: A qualitative study of I-PASS implementation. Thomson, K; Coffey, M; Li, S; Bismilla, Z; Spector, N; Starmer, AJ; Landrigan, CP; Mahant, S

Rotavirus vaccination in neonatal intensive care units: Safety and feasibility. Thrall, S; Gonzales, M; Nhan, C; Lamer, P; Girard, G; Perrault, T; Quach, C

A framework for comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of an innovative child development center in Fortaleza, Brazil. Toma, W; Kearns, A; Potter, J; Raifman, S; Castro, M

Cost analysis of inpatient treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa: Hospital and societal perspectives. Toulany, A; Wong, M; Katzman, DK; Akseer, N; Steinegger, C; Hancock-Howard, R; Coyte, PC

Ethical implications of genetic testing for developmental disorders. Tremblay, I; Laberge, A; Janvier, A

Changing pain management practices in a pediatric ED: Teamwork works! Trottier, ED; Ferlatte, N; Gaucher, N; Canuel, A; Martineau, M; Hogue, C; Sanchez, M; Certain, M; Lemay, S; Gravel, J

Treatment and reduction of anxiety and pain in pediatric emergency department: ‘Trapped’ survey; A Pediatric Emergency Research Canada study. Trottier, ED; Gravel, J; Lemay, S; Ali, S

Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension using sildenafil in neonates with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Trottier-Boucher, M; Lapointe, A; Malo, J; Fournier, A; Raboisson, M; Martin, B; Moussa, A

Physical activity prescribing by community paediatricians for children with chronic pain: A vignette based study. Tupper, S; Rosenberg, A; Stinson, J; Baerg, K

Breastfeeding initiation at hospital among obese women: The role of perinatal factors. Verret-Chalifour, J; Zhang, P; Croteau, J; Giguère, Y; Forest, J; Brassard, N; Marc, I

Epidemiology and determinants of transfusions of red blood cells, plasma and platelet concentrates in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A single center cohort study. Villeneuve, A; Lapointe, A; Lachance, C; Ducruet, T; Lacroix, J

Rehabilitation of feeding-tube dependent and feeding-disordered children – a community paediatric experience. Wainer, S

Reduction of noise in the neonatal intensive care unit using sound-activated noise alarms. Wang, D; Aubertin, C; Barrowman, N; Moreau, K; Dunn, S; Harrold, J

Using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendations) to improve resident communication. Wang, D; Sabri, E; Krmpotic, K; Lobos, A

Parental knowledge of concussion. Weerdenberg, K; Schneeweiss, S; Koo, E; Boutis, K

An organizational ethics model of roles, challenges, and quality indicators of end-of-life care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Williams, C; Gibson, J; Cairnie, J; Laupacis, A; Kirpalani, H

School-based vaccination programs in Ontario: Vaccine coverage and non-medical exemptions. Wilson, S; Lim, G; Seo, C; McIntyre, M; Fediurek, J; Deeks, S

Maternal diet: A social determinant of breastfeeding practice. Wong, JP; Moodie, RG; Wong, PD

Implementation of a simplified pulse oximetry screening program. Wong, KK; Alder, SL; Kinnear, HA; Bethune, MD

Total breastfeeding duration and dental cavities in early childhood. Wong, PD; Parkin, PC; Birken, CS; Chen, Y; Maguire, JL

Impact of a novel predictive model for early-onset neonatal sepsis evaluation. Xu, J; Dow, K

Integrating developmental services with school-based health care: Feasibility, efficacy and relevance in a universal healthcare system. Yang, F; Sgro, M; Freeman, S

Educational program on developmentally-supportive care for parents of extremely preterm children: A pilot study. Yung, A; Xie, L; Côté, S; Karsenti, T; Gosselin, J; Walker, D; Luu, T

Neonatal outcomes in infants <29 weeks gestation in relation to maternal hypertension and smoking status. Yusuf, K; Nair, V; Alshaikh, B; Hasan, SU; Lodha, A; daSilva, O; Alvaro, RE; Lee, SK; Shah, PS

Culture-positive neonatal sepsis in a level II nursery. Zwicker, K; Abdulwahab, K; Thiessen, P; Tilley, P


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