Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · Sep 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Metered-dose inhalers with home-made spacers versus nebulizers to treat moderate wheezing attacks in children].
To compare the effectiveness of salbutamol administration by metered-dose inhaler with a home-made spacer versus jet nebulizer in children with moderate wheezing attacks. ⋯ The home-made spacer with a metered-dose inhaler is a cost-effective alternative to a jet nebulizer in the delivery of salbutamol to children with moderate wheezing attacks.
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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 · Nov 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial[Behavioral pain scales assessment in neonates].
To establish the sensitivity and specificity of two behavioral pain scales in different gestational ages (GA). ⋯ Both behavioral scales are sensitive tools for pain assessment in premature infants, although NFCS seems superior to NIPS.