2018
Simulation-based research to improve infant health outcomes: Using the infant simulator to prevent infant shaking
Bechtel K, Bhatnagar A, Auerbach M. Simulation-based research to improve infant health outcomes: Using the infant simulator to prevent infant shaking. Infant Behavior And Development 2018, 56: 101263. PMID: 29903429, DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2018.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Nonaccidental Injury in Pediatric Patients: Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment
Tiyyagura G, Beucher M, Bechtel K. Nonaccidental Injury in Pediatric Patients: Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2017, 14: 1-32. PMID: 28665574.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBurnsChildChild AbuseChild, PreschoolContusionsCraniocerebral TraumaDiagnosis, DifferentialEmergency Medical ServicesEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleFractures, BoneGuidelines as TopicHumansInfantIntensive Care Units, PediatricMaleMandatory ReportingPhysical ExaminationPhysician's RolePractice Patterns, Physicians'Retinal HemorrhageUnited StatesWounds and Injuries
2010
Hepatosplenomegaly and Reticulocytopenia as Prominent Features of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Bechtel K, Iragorri S. Hepatosplenomegaly and Reticulocytopenia as Prominent Features of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Pediatric Emergency Care 2010, 26: 510-511. PMID: 20622633, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e3181e5bffb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemolytic uremic syndromeAtypical hemolytic uremic syndromeUremic syndromeDiagnosis of HUSIncorrect initial diagnosisInvasive pneumococcal diseaseProminent clinical featureClinical characteristicsPneumococcal diseaseRenal injuryClinical featuresInitial diagnosisAcute leukemiaHematologic malignanciesDifferential diagnosisAtypical casesDiagnosisHepatosplenomegalyReticulocytopeniaSyndromeMorbidityMalignancyInjuryLeukemiaProminent feature
2006
Inflicted Traumatic Brain Injury: Making the Diagnosis in the Emergency Department
Bechtel K, Berger R. Inflicted Traumatic Brain Injury: Making the Diagnosis in the Emergency Department. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2006, 7: 138-142. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpem.2006.05.002.ChaptersTraumatic brain injuryBrain injuryEmergency departmentMinority of patientsSevere brain injuryRetinal hemorrhagesClinical findingsOminous symptomRib fracturesSubdural hemorrhageCommon causeMild formInjuryITBISerious injuriesHemorrhageYoung childrenSymptomsChildrenWide spectrumDepartmentVomitingMorbidityPatientsIrritability