Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2011
ReviewUse of laryngeal mask airway in near-term and term neonates during resuscitation: is it effective and safe?
A scenario where laryngeal mask airway was used for successful resuscitation of a late preterm neonate after failed bag and mask ventilation and unsuccessful endotracheal intubation is presented. A summary of available evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of the use of laryngeal mask airway during neonatal resuscitation is also presented.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2011
Comparative StudyProviding PEEP during neonatal resuscitation: which device is best?
The study aims to compare three commonly used neonatal resuscitation devices, the Laerdal self-inflating bag with a positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) valve, a T-piece resuscitator (T-piece) and a flow-inflating bag to provide peak inflation pressure (PIP) and PEEP. ⋯ Each device was able to provide PIP and PEEP when used appropriately. When compared with other resuscitation devices, the T-piece provided the most accurate and consistent PIP and PEEP.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Oct 2011
Comparative StudyComparison of human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus in children admitted to a paediatric intensive care unit.
To describe the clinical presentation and course of children admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection, and compare them with children admitted to the PICU with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. ⋯ Children admitted to the PICU with hMPV have a similar disease presentation and severity as children admitted with RSV, including some with extremely severe disease who require additional ventilatory or cardiovascular support. Children with hMPV are likely to be older than those with RSV, and more likely to present with pneumonia and less likely to present with bronchiolitis.