Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Dec 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialRandomised trial of histoacryl blue tissue adhesive glue versus suturing in the repair of paediatric lacerations.
To compare histoacryl blue tissue adhesive glue with suturing in the repair of simple paediatric lacerations. ⋯ Tissue adhesive glue is faster and probably less painful than suturing. Tissue adhesive glue has the same cosmetic result as suturing when used for the repair of simple lacerations in children.
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Although not explicit, recommendations in the new edition of Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic have taken a lurch towards an evidence basis. What does this mean, and what is the basis of the recommendation that antibiotics be used for sore throat in very limited circumstances?
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To ascertain the training and knowledge of paediatric resuscitation amongst all paediatric residents in New Zealand. ⋯ Many junior paediatric staff are inadequately prepared for resuscitating children. We believe improved regular training is required and that the introduction of a nation-wide Advanced Paediatric Life Support course, subsequent to the completion of this survey, will lead to improved standards. Its effectiveness needs to be audited.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Dec 1998
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the newborn intensive care unit.
To determine the outcome for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) following cardiac arrest, and the predictors of response to CPR, in newborn infants with a diverse range of medical, surgical and cardiological problems cared for in a tertiary level newborn intensive care unit (NICU). ⋯ The present study offers support for the recommendation that CPR may be withheld in infants who do not have a reversible cause for their cardiac arrest but are dying or will die soon from the inexorable progress of their illness.