Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · Jul 2011
ReviewDevelopmental outcomes and quality of life in children born preterm at preschool- and school-age.
To review literature published in the last 5 years on the effects of premature birth on the development and quality of life of preschool- and school-age children. ⋯ Children born extremely premature (≤ 30 weeks' gestational age) are vulnerable to developmental and quality of life problems.
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Jornal de pediatria · Jul 2011
Evaluation of rapid sequence intubation in the pediatric emergency department.
To describe the experience of the emergency department of a pediatric hospital with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and to identify the factors associated with successful intubation. ⋯ RSI is the method of choice for tracheal intubations performed in the emergency department (80%). In spite of the low success rate (39%) in the present study, RSI has proven to be a safe method, with a low incidence of severe complications. The success of tracheal intubation using RSI seems to be directly related to the preparation of the procedure and the health professional's experience. Thus, we conclude that further training of resident physicians and health professionals working in the emergency department is required.
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To determine the prevalence of pain, musculoskeletal syndromes, orthopedic disorders and using computers and playing videogames among obese adolescents. ⋯ Obesity can cause osteoarticular system damage at the start of adolescence, particularly to the lower limbs. Programs developed specifically for obese female adolescents with musculoskeletal pain are needed.
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Jornal de pediatria · Jul 2011
Admission hyperglycemia is a reliable outcome predictor in children with severe traumatic brain injury.
To identify the relationship between admission hyperglycemia and outcome in children with severe brain injury at hospital discharge and 6 months later. ⋯ Hyperglycemia could be considered as a marker of brain injury and, when present upon admission, could reflect extensive brain damage, frequently associated with mortality and bad outcome. Further studies are needed to investigate the effect of strict glycemic control on mortality and outcomes.