Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · May 2014
Comparative Study Clinical TrialHigh-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy for infants with bronchiolitis: pilot study.
To obtain data on the safety and clinical impact of managing infants with bronchiolitis on the ward with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) treatment. ⋯ HFNC treatment in the paediatric ward is safe. Non-responders requiring PICU admission can be identified within the first hour of HFNC treatment by monitoring HR and RR. It is feasible to undertake a randomised controlled trial based on this pilot with the aim of decreasing PICU admissions.
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J Paediatr Child Health · May 2014
ReviewIndustry self-regulation and TV advertising of foods to Australian children.
The aim of this study is to examine the amount of non-core (unhealthy) food advertising currently on Australian television (i) during children's programmes and viewing times; (ii) since the introduction of food industry self-regulatory initiatives in 2009; and (iii) whether advertising differs according to signatory status to industry initiatives. ⋯ Although it is not possible to determine whether advertising has changed since the industry initiatives were introduced, signatories to the initiatives continue to advertise non-core foods at times when many children watch television. Future efforts to reduce children's exposure to food advertising should be focused on advertising during children's peak viewing times rather than by programme classifications.
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J Paediatr Child Health · May 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCan mobile phone multimedia messages and text messages improve clinic attendance for Aboriginal children with chronic otitis media? A randomised controlled trial.
Does phone multimedia messages (MMS) to families of Indigenous children with tympanic membrane perforation (TMP): (i) increase clinic attendance; (ii) improve ear health; and (iii) provide a culturally appropriate method of health promotion? ⋯ Although there was no improvement in clinic attendance or ear health, this randomised controlled trial of MMS in Indigenous languages demonstrated that MMS is a culturally appropriate form of health promotion. Mobile phones may enhance management of chronic disease in remote and disadvantaged populations.
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J Paediatr Child Health · May 2014
Measles in a South African paediatric intensive care unit: again!
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of children with measles-related disease (MRD) admitted to a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and the effect on PICU resources and elective surgery of a recent measles epidemic. ⋯ MRD was associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and substantial strain on scarce PICU resources.