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Non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure in children

Pediatric Reports, 2012
The aim of this paper is to assess the clinical efficacy of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in avoiding endotracheal intubation (ETI), to demonstrate clinical and gasometric improvement and to identify predictive risk factors associated with NIV failure ...
Clara Abadesso, Pedro Nunes, Catarina Silvestre, Ester Matias, Helena Loureiro, Helena Almeida   +5 more
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Life-threatening complications of streptococcal sepsis: a PICU contemporary series

Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care, 2021
Background Life-threatening streptococcal sepsis nowadays represents an uncommon event in previously healthy infants and children. Critically ill patients suffering from severe streptococcal sepsis complications may present with pre-antibiotic era ...
M. Piastra, V. Ferrari, E. Picconi, T. C. Morena, L. Pezza, G. De Rosa, M. C. Fedele, O. Genovese, R. Onesimo, A. Tempera, P. Valentini, D. Buonsenso, F. Visconti, G. Zito, C. Benassi, G. Conti   +15 more
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Fulfillment status of hypertriglyceridemia and hypofibrinogenemia in children with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and risks of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and early mortality

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2022
Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening disorder. How to stratify high risk patients is one of the current challenges for the treatment of HLH. HLH patients usually fulfill multiple but not all eight diagnostic criteria.
Xun Li, Haipeng Yan, Ting Luo, Zhenghui Xiao, Ling Gong, Jiaotian Huang, Xinping Zhang, Mincui Zheng, Zhenya Yao, Ping Zang, Desheng Zhu, Xiulan Lu   +11 more
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Epidemiology of Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Outcome of Resuscitation in PICU Across China: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
ObjectiveTo investigate the epidemiology and the effectiveness of resuscitation from cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) among critically ill children and adolescents during pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) stay across China.MethodsA prospective multicenter
Xin Ding, Gang Liu, Suyun Qian, Jiansheng Zeng, Ying Wang, Jianping Chu, Qing Chen, Jianli Chen, Yuanyuan Duan, Danqun Jin, Jiaotian Huang, Xiulan Lu, Yanmei Guo, Xiaona Shi, Ximin Huo, Jun Su, Yibing Cheng, Yi Yin, Xiaowei Xin, Zhengyun Sun, Shaodong Zhao, Hongjun Miao, Zixuan Lou, Jun Li, Jinghui Jiang, Shengying Dong   +25 more
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Deep coma in a child treated with propranolol for infantile hemangioma

BMC Pediatrics, 2019
Background Propranolol hydrochloride is the first-line agent recommended for the treatment of infantile hemangiomas (IH). Serious adverse effects of propranolol therapy for hemangiomas are infrequent.
Ilirjana Bakalli, Elmira Kola, Robert Lluka, Ermela Celaj, Durim Sala, Inva Gjeta, Sashenka Sallabanda, Dea Klironomi   +7 more
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Pathogens in PICU before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in China: a multicenter retrospective study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background Nonpharmacological interventions for COVID-19 could reduce the incidence of children hospitalized in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) and the incidence of children with bacterial infections.
Jingwen Ni, Zhe Zhao, Chun Wang, Youpeng Jin, Yi Wang, Zhenhua Liang, Shujun Li, Jie Chen, Yanqiang Du, Yipei Li, Hanwu Huang, Yuxiong Guo, Yujie Zhong, Zhichun Feng, Kenan Fang, Xiaoyang Hong   +15 more
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Initial indicators for the prognosis of Acinetobacter Baumannii bacteremia in children

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background Risk factors related to mortality due to Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) bacteremia have been unveiled previously, but early clinical manifestations of AB bacteremia based on prognosis remain uncovered.
Yi Hong, Xiaochen Lin, Chunxu Zhang, Xingqiang Dong, Meihua Lu, Saihu Huang, Lili Huang, Chunmei Su, Zhenjiang Bai, Shuiyan Wu   +9 more
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Parents’ satisfaction with care in pediatric intensive care units

Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem, 2022
ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the parents’ satisfaction in relation to the care provided to their child admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and associated clinical factors. Method: Exploratory, cross-sectional study, with a total of 84 parents, in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Cintia de Cassia Cintra, Pedro Celiny Ramos Garcia, Simone Brandi, Francielly Crestani, Alessandra Rodrigues Dias Lessa, Mariana Lucas da Rocha Cunha   +5 more
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Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in a pediatric intensive care unit

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011
Introduction: Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection is an increasing problem worldwide. In developing countries, there is little data on CA-MRSA infection in children.
Khaled Menif, Asma Bouziri, Ammar Khaldi, Asma Hamdi, Sarra Belhadj, Aida Borgi, Zahra Fitouri, Najla Ben Jaballah   +7 more
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Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest International Registry (PACHIN): protocol for a prospective international multicenter register of cardiac arrest in children

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2021
Background and aims Cardiac arrest (CA) in children is a major public health problem. Thanks to advances in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines and teaching skills, results in children have improved.
Jimena del Castillo, Débora Sanz, Laura Herrera, Jesús López-Herce, Grupo de Estudio de Parada Cardiaca Intrahospitalaria en la Infancia   +4 more
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