2024
The Circumstances Surrounding Fatal Pediatric Opioid Poisonings, 2004-2020.
Gaither J, McCollum S, Bechtel K, Leventhal J, Mintz S. The Circumstances Surrounding Fatal Pediatric Opioid Poisonings, 2004-2020. Pediatrics 2024, 154 PMID: 39484873, PMCID: PMC11528886, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067043n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild's own homeOpioid poisoningOwn homeHistory of maltreatmentSubstance use/abuseAge groupsDied of homicidePrimary caregiversYears of ageOpioid prescribingChildren 0Opioid fatalitiesHousehold factorsPrescription opioidsSubstance useChild maltreatmentCaregiversDecedentsReporting SystemIllicit fentanylMaltreatmentChildrenFatal opioid poisoningsAgeHomePediatric Emergency Medicine and Mentoring
Bechtel K, Langhan M, Levine D, Hanson J. Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Mentoring. Pediatric Emergency Care 2024, 40: 449-453. PMID: 38563806, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003192.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric emergency medicineEmergency medicineAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Section of Emergency MedicinePediatric emergency medicine physiciansIdentified 4 themesConstant comparative methodAge of participantsBenefits of mentorshipImpact of mentorshipTranscribed verbatimMentoring programNon-HispanicSemistructured interviewsQualitative studyAnalyzed transcriptsPhysiciansAmerican AcademyGroup assignmentSubspecialty of pediatricsResearch teamMentorshipCriterion samplingThemesRole modelsFinding mentors
2023
Spotlighting the imbalance: Gender disparities among speakers and awardees at pediatric emergency medicine conferences
Reichard K, Levine D, Reed J, Barrick‐Groskopf L, Bechtel K, Cooper G, Hall J, White M, Langhan M. Spotlighting the imbalance: Gender disparities among speakers and awardees at pediatric emergency medicine conferences. Academic Emergency Medicine 2023, 30: 1138-1143. PMID: 37550843, DOI: 10.1111/acem.14786.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImproving Care After Sexual Assault: A Needs Assessment for a Standardized, Patient-Centered Educational Resource [ID: 1377465]
Lepore C, Bechtel K, Choi J, Gawel M, Griggs S, Pathy S. Improving Care After Sexual Assault: A Needs Assessment for a Standardized, Patient-Centered Educational Resource [ID: 1377465]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 141: 91s-91s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000931112.50405.07.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDischarge paperworkTertiary care emergency departmentRetrospective chart reviewInstitutional review board approvalLong-term followReview board approvalWorld Health Organization guidelinesMental health resourcesHealth Organization guidelinesOne-thirdElectronic medical record systemCommunity resourcesChart reviewMedical record systemSSA patientsEmergency departmentPatient morbidityAcute traumaPatient educationAmerican CollegeBoard approvalSuch careMedical followHealth resourcesFollowBuilding the Foundation
Barrick L, Bechtel K, Cooper G, Hall J, Levine D, Reichard K, Reed J, White M, Langhan M. Building the Foundation. Pediatric Emergency Care 2023, 39: 294-295. PMID: 36625447, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002902.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Parental attitudes, beliefs, and practices related to firearm storage: a qualitative study
Schenck C, Wilson M, Tiyyagura G, Bechtel K. Parental attitudes, beliefs, and practices related to firearm storage: a qualitative study. Injury Epidemiology 2022, 9: 35. PMID: 36544237, PMCID: PMC9768769, DOI: 10.1186/s40621-022-00400-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Chest Radiograph Utility in Children With Asthma and Chest Pain
Bechtel K. Chest Radiograph Utility in Children With Asthma and Chest Pain. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 46: 43-43. DOI: 10.1542/gr.46-4-43.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersHalf Century Since SIDS: A Reappraisal of Terminology
Shapiro-Mendoza C, Palusci V, Hoffman B, Batra E, Yester M, Corey T, Sens M, Moon R, Goodstein M, Abu Jawdeh E, Carlin R, Colvin J, Hwang S, Hauck F, Haney S, Sirotnak A, Asnes A, Gavril A, Greenlee Girardet R, Hoffert Gilmartin A, Heavilin N, Laskey A, Messner S, Mohr B, Nienow S, Rosado N, Agran P, Hirsh M, Johnston B, Kendi S, Lee L, Monroe K, Schaechter J, Tenenbein M, Zonfrillo M, Quinlan K, Bechtel K, Berkowitz C, Needelman H. Half Century Since SIDS: A Reappraisal of Terminology. Pediatrics 2021, 148: e2021053746. PMID: 34544849, PMCID: PMC8487943, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonphysician cliniciansInfant deathSudden infant deathMental health careClinician disciplineAppropriate referralPediatric specialtiesChild deathsPediatriciansDiagnostic shiftEffective interventionsPhysiciansCliniciansDeathHealth careCaregiversTragic newsConsistent terminologyOpen communicationPathophysiologyDeath terminologyInfantsReferralEtiologyMortalityInvasive Bacterial Infections in Infants With Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
Bechtel K. Invasive Bacterial Infections in Infants With Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 46: 27-27. DOI: 10.1542/gr.46-3-27.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersTreating AGE in the ED: More ORT and Less IVF
Bechtel K. Treating AGE in the ED: More ORT and Less IVF. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 46: 18-18. DOI: 10.1542/gr.46-2-18.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersWindow Falls in Preschool Aged Children: Uncommon But Preventable
Bechtel K. Window Falls in Preschool Aged Children: Uncommon But Preventable. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 46: 3-3. DOI: 10.1542/gr.46-1-3.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersImproving Patient Experience Scores in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Emerson BL, Setzer E, Bechtel K, Grossman M. Improving Patient Experience Scores in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Quality And Safety 2021, 6: e417. PMID: 34235347, PMCID: PMC8225380, DOI: 10.1097/pq9.0000000000000417.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric emergency departmentPatient experienceEmergency departmentMultidisciplinary teamRigorous process evaluationExcellent patient-centred careKey driver diagramPE scoresPatient-centered carePatient experience scoresPositive health outcomesSustained improvementQuality improvement methodsHealth outcomesMedical careTeam huddlesDriver diagramExamination roomProcess evaluationCareExperience scoresPatientsScoresCritical populationMonthsFollow-Up Care of Distal Radius Buckle Fractures
Bechtel K. Follow-Up Care of Distal Radius Buckle Fractures. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 45: 51-51. DOI: 10.1542/gr.45-5-51.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersCervical Spine Injuries in Brain-Injured Children
Bechtel K. Cervical Spine Injuries in Brain-Injured Children. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 45: 43-43. DOI: 10.1542/gr.45-4-43.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersContext Of Injury Among Abusive And Accidental Injuries In Children
Eysenbach L, Bechtel K, Gaither J, Leventhal J. Context Of Injury Among Abusive And Accidental Injuries In Children. Pediatrics 2021, 147: 198-199. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3ma2.198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBarriers and Facilitators to Recognition of Child Trafficking in Emergency Departments
Bechtel K, Greenbaum J, Passmore S, Graff A. Barriers and Facilitators to Recognition of Child Trafficking in Emergency Departments. Pediatrics 2021, 147: 193-193. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3ma2.193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRest and Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms: Longer is Not Better
Bechtel K. Rest and Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms: Longer is Not Better. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 45: 34-34. DOI: 10.1542/gr.45-3-34.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersBarriers and Facilitators to Recognition of Child Trafficking in Emergency Departments
Bechtel K, Greenbaum J, Passmore S, Graff A. Barriers and Facilitators to Recognition of Child Trafficking in Emergency Departments. 2021, 193-193. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchContext Of Injury Among Abusive And Accidental Injuries In Children
Eysenbach L, Bechtel K, Gaither J, Leventhal J. Context Of Injury Among Abusive And Accidental Injuries In Children. 2021, 198-199. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRadial Head Subluxation: Reduction Instead of Radiography
Bechtel K. Radial Head Subluxation: Reduction Instead of Radiography. AAP Grand Rounds 2021, 45: 15-15. DOI: 10.1542/gr.45-2-15.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters