Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial[Effect of preterm infant position on weaning from mechanical ventilation].
To determine the effects of prone positioning on cardiorespiratory stability and weaning outcome of preterm infants during weaning from mechanical ventilation. ⋯ These results suggest that prone position is a safe and beneficial procedure during weaning from mechanical ventilation and may contribute to weaning success in preterm infants.
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Jornal de pediatria · May 2003
Review[Acute upper respiratory tract infections: outpatient diagnosis and treatment].
To present an updated review of the most common upper respiratory infections (URI) in children seen by the pediatrician in outpatient clinics, for better diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. ⋯ URI are the most common cause of visits to pediatrician clinics. Therefore, update and critical concepts, as well as references are essential for a proper management of these illnesses, decreasing the indication of unnecessary diagnostic tests and avoiding non-effective and harmful treatments.