A positive use of smart phone media in the paediatric emergency department. (August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rickart, A.J.; Brotherton, P.
• Is Part Of: Oral surgery. Volume 10:Number 3(2017:Aug.)
• Page Start: 184
• Page End: 185
• Publication Date: 2017-08
• Subjects: management < patient -- paediatric/adult < patient -- patient < human factors -- trauma; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.522059
• DOI: 10.1111/ors.12247
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-2471

Abstract

Abstract: Aim: This article discusses an observation made within the Hull Royal Infirmary. It aims to explain how the use of smart phone images of paediatric lacerations, as taken by the child's parents, can be used as an aid for triaging patients in the emergency department. Materials and methods: Clinical observations. Results and conclusions: It is the authors' opinion that attention to detail and small changes in practice play an important role in improving overall patient care.