Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jul 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEndotracheal intubation versus laryngeal mask airway for esophagogastroduodenoscopy in children.
The present study examined the safety and efficacy of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA), compared with an endotracheal tube (ETT), for children undergoing elective esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). ⋯ The LMA appears to be an acceptable and safe alternative for otherwise healthy children undergoing routine EGD. Benefits appear to be decreased incidence of vomiting and overall decreased time spent in the hospital.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jul 2014
Effect of fludrocortisone acetate on chronic unexplained nausea and abdominal pain in children with orthostatic intolerance.
We hypothesized that orthostatic intolerance (OI) is associated with gastric dysrhythmias, nausea, and abdominal pain, which improves using fludrocortisone to treat OI. ⋯ Chronic nausea and abdominal pain accompany OI and improve with OI treatment.