Anales de pediatría : publicación oficial de la Asociación Española de Pediatría (A.E.P.)
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To report a 5-year experience of pediatric helicopter transport and describe its characteristics, the composition of the team, its indications and the advantages of air versus ground transport. ⋯ Helicopter transportation of critically-ill children by specialist teams of pediatricians and nurses shortens response time in isolated areas with poor transport. The lower number of accelerations and vibrations of the helicopter provides greater stability during transport, especially in trauma patients. Both transport models, air and ground, should be complementary.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
[Short course treatment for visceral leishmaniasis with liposomal amphotericin B in immunocompetent patients].
Visceral leishmaniasis is endemic in southern Europe. Traditional treatment consists of pentavalent antimonial compounds. However, treatment failures, the treatment's long duration, and toxicity have led to the introduction of new therapies, such as liposomal amphotericin B (LAB). In this study we evaluate the safety and efficacy of LAB at a maximum dose of 4 mg/kg/day on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. ⋯ A total dosage of 24 mg/kg of liposomal amphotericin B administered in 6 doses within 10 days is safe and effective for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis and reduces the length of hospital stay.