Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2002
Case ReportsNon-accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from burning charcoal in attempted combined homicide-suicide.
To describe an emerging form of serious child abuse in combined homicide-suicide in Hong Kong. ⋯ Non-accidental poisoning with carbon monoxide appears to be a new means of child abuse with potentially serious consequences. Concomitant intoxication with psychotropic drugs is common in such cases. The reason for parents killing their own children under such circumstances was unclear, but a desire to exact revenge on an estranged partner was suggested.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2002
Case ReportsPenetrating injuries in children: is there a message?
To determine the frequency, management and outcome of penetrating trauma in children. ⋯ Penetrating injuries are uncommon, but cause serious injury in children. There are two clear groups: (i) those dead at the scene or moribund on arrival, in whom prevention must be the main aim; and (ii) those with stable vital signs. Penetrating wounds should be explored in the operating theatre to exclude major injury. Young children should not ride on mowers or tractors.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2002
Partial liquid ventilation and nitric oxide in experimental acute lung injury.
To investigate the effects of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) and partial liquid ventilation (PLV) on oxygenation and pulmonary haemodynamics in acute lung injury (ALI), and to assess their effects on lung function, systemic haemodynamics and lung injury. ⋯ In ALI, oxygenation and pulmonary hypertension are improved with PLV and iNO given together, regardless of the order in which they are commenced.