2014
Standardizing Family Education in a Pediatric Respiratory Care Unit
Szondy MV, Morton DE, Parrott HM, Bazzy-Asaad A, Tolomeo C. Standardizing Family Education in a Pediatric Respiratory Care Unit. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2014, 29: 272-278. PMID: 24486175, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2013.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultCaregiversChild, PreschoolContinuity of Patient CareFamilyFemaleHospitals, PediatricHumansInfantInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, PediatricMaleParentsPatient DischargeProfessional-Family RelationsQuality ImprovementReference StandardsRespiratory Care UnitsRespiratory TherapyRisk AssessmentTracheostomyUnited States
2010
Utilization of a second caregiver in the care of a child with a tracheostomy in the homecare setting
Tolomeo C, Bazzy‐Asaad A. Utilization of a second caregiver in the care of a child with a tracheostomy in the homecare setting. Pediatric Pulmonology 2010, 45: 656-660. PMID: 20578067, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCaregiversChild, PreschoolFemaleHome Care ServicesHome NursingHumansMalePilot ProjectsRespite CareRetrospective StudiesTracheostomyConceptsTracheostomy tubeSecond caregiverDischarge databaseCaregiver participationMedical/nursing careCaregiver responsesGuardians/parentsParents/guardiansUnivariate analysisNursing careAnticipatory guidanceRespite servicesHomecare settingPrimary caregiversPilot studyHome settingCaregiversSecondary caregiversConvenience sampleCareChildrenInfantsSpecial training programsTraining programHome
2009
Predictors of asthma-related pediatric emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Tolomeo C, Savrin C, Heinzer M, Bazzy-Asaad A. Predictors of asthma-related pediatric emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Journal Of Asthma 2009, 46: 829-34. PMID: 19863288, DOI: 10.3109/02770900903162753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAsthmaChildChild, PreschoolEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleNew EnglandRetrospective StudiesConceptsEmergency department visitsAsthma-related emergency department visitsDepartment visitsSubsequent hospitalizationPrevious emergency department visitsSubsequent emergency department visitsPediatric emergency department (ED) visitsAppropriate asthma managementIndependent risk factorSignificant predictorsLogistic regression analysisChi-square testOwn asthmaAsthma managementChildren's HospitalPrimary diagnosisLeading causeRisk factorsHospital databaseHospitalizationAsthmaEarly identificationLarger studyDescriptive studyVisits
2003
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience.
Tolomeo C, Mackey W. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience. Pediatric Nursing 2003, 29: 355-9. PMID: 14651306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCatheterization, Central VenousCatheterization, PeripheralCatheters, IndwellingChildChild, PreschoolCross InfectionCystic FibrosisEquipment DesignEquipment FailureHumansMiddle AgedNew EnglandNursing Evaluation ResearchPainPhlebitisPractice Guidelines as TopicRisk FactorsTime FactorsConceptsCystic fibrosisCentral cathetersLong-term sequelaeStandard of careChronic pulmonary infectionUse of PICCsCommon fatal genetic disorderAntibiotic completionCatheter daysIntravenous antibioticsPulmonary exacerbationsMinor complicationsPulmonary infectionShoulder painCenter experienceSerious complicationsCatheter occlusionCF centersCF populationLocal irritationAccidental dislodgementCatheterYeast infectionsInsertion siteVariety of populations