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Evaluation of the Effects of Helmet Therapy on Head Deformities: A Systematic Review of Literature
Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons, 2023 Plagiocephaly is a common deformity of the skull. Various treatment approaches have been used for the subjects with head deformities, including use of helmet orthosis, repositioning, exercise, and only observation. The aim of this review was to check the
Mohammad Taghi Karimi, Mahsa Kavyani
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Use of a helmet for oxygen therapy in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy of using a helmet for oxygen therapy in critically ill patients with respiratory failure.
Tao Wang +4 more
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Helmet Therapy for Deformational Plagiocephaly: Clinical Outcomes and Considerations
ChildrenBackground/Objectives: Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) is defined as an asymmetrical flattening of infants’ occipital skull. Helmet therapy is one of the treatments reported that can reduce skull deformity by guiding the growing direction of the head ...
Sum-Yuet Ching +5 more
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DiagnosticsPositional plagiocephaly is a deformational cranial flattening frequently treated in pediatric neurosurgical practice. Positional maneuvers and orthotic helmet therapy are preferred therapeutic options for moderate-to-severe forms.
Maria Licci +6 more
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3D-printed cranial helmet therapy for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly
Frontiers in PediatricsIntroductionDeformational Plagiocephaly (DP) is the most common cranial deformity in infants. It may be treated using molding cranial helmet therapy (CHT) or active counter-positioning (ACP).
Huthaifa Atallah +10 more
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Outcome Analysis of Cranial Molding Therapy in Nonsynostotic Plagiocephaly [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012 Background It is known that nonsynostotic plagiocephaly does not spontaneously improve, and the craniofacial deformities that result from it. This study was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of helmet therapy for the nonsynostotic plagiocephaly ...
Han-Su Yoo, Dong Kyun Rah, Yong Oock Kim
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Critical Care, 2021 Background Respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia is associated with high mortality and may overwhelm health care systems, due to the surge of patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
Andrea Coppadoro +20 more
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Development of an individual helmet orthosis for infants based on a 3D scan
3D Printing in Medicine, 2023 An early childhood skull deformity can have long-term health and aesthetic consequences for the growing toddler. Individual helmet therapy aims at a healthy growth of the skull shape, although not every helmet shape guarantees an optimal result.
Fabian Kropla +5 more
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Effectiveness of Conservative Treatments in Positional Plagiocephaly in Infants: A Systematic Review
Children, 2023 Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze conservative treatments implemented to manage positional plagiocephaly in infants. Methods: This is a systematic review conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and ...
Maria Blanco-Diaz +6 more
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Oxygen therapy via a noninvasive helmet: A COVID-19 novelty with potential post-pandemic uses
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2021 COVID-19 has placed a significant strain upon healthcare resources at a global level and refractory hypoxemia is the leading cause of death among COVID-19 patients.
Michael F. Harrison +9 more
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