Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · Jul 2008
Case ReportsSedation of hypercyanotic spells in a neonate with tetralogy of Fallot using dexmedetomidine.
Sedation is an important step in the management of patients with hypercyanotic spells associated with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) to ameliorate and prevent recurrence of cyanosis. This case report illustrates the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine-induced sedation in the management of hypercyanotic spells in a neonate with TOF. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine may be useful for the management of hypercyanotic spells in pediatric patients with TOF.
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Jornal de pediatria · Jul 2008
Cross-cultural adaptation and translation of two pain assessment tools in children and adolescents.
To translate, back-translate and cross-culturally adapt the content of the FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) and Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) scales for the evaluation of pain in Brazilian young students and adolescents. ⋯ Both scales were found to be easily comprehensible for the evaluation of pain in Brazilian children and adolescents with cancer.