Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2008
Comparative StudyEmergency department management of gastro-enteritis in Australia and New Zealand.
Comparison of clinical practice guideline (CPG) recommendations and reported physician management of gastro-enteritis at Paediatric Research in Emergency Departments International Collaborative (PREDICT) network sites as a baseline for further randomised controlled trials. ⋯ CPG recommendations and physician practice for the management of gastro-enteritis were similar across PREDICT sites with a focus on NG for moderate dehydration and IV for severe dehydration. A variety of fluids and administration rates were used. Anti-emetics were used infrequently. The efficacy and safety of newer anti-emetics should be explored in collaborative studies. Collaborative development of new CPGs should be considered to simplify fluid regimens.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2008
Letter Review Case ReportsAir leaks in children with acute bronchiolitis.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2008
Antibiotic prophylaxis for childhood urinary tract infection: a national survey.
To describe attitudes of paediatricians and paediatric nephrologists regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infection (UTI) and determine the factors associated with its use. ⋯ Opinions of Canadian paediatricians and paediatric nephrologists regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for UTI in children vary widely, probably because of the paucity of solid evidence about prophylaxis.