Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Apr 1998
The use of alternative therapies by children with asthma: a brief report.
To identify the nature and prevalence of alternative therapies used by children with asthma attending a children's hospital. ⋯ A substantial proportion of children with asthma who attend paediatric clinics use alternative therapies. Paediatricians should be aware of this and be prepared to discuss alternative therapies with parents. This may facilitate more open doctor-patient relationships and better management of children's asthma.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Apr 1998
Neonatal cranial ultrasound screening for intraventricular haemorrhage.
The cost effectiveness of performing routine neonatal cranial ultrasound scans to diagnose intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) on cohorts of high risk infants is in question. In the early 1980s cranial ultrasound scans were performed on preterm infants to expand knowledge of the incidence, aetiology, pathogenesis and evolution of IVH. In many neonatal units high risk infants are scanned on days 5-7 and 10-14 and prior to discharge for extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants. Cranial ultrasound scanning is often used as a surrogate for assessment of neurodevelopmental outcome with information from meta analyses used to counsel parents about the likelihood of subsequent neurosensory disability.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Feb 1998
The use of lumbar puncture and laboratory tests for sepsis by Australian neonatologists.
To ascertain the current use of lumbar puncture (LP) and laboratory tests for possible or suspected sepsis by Australian neonatologists. ⋯ Lumbar puncture and laboratory tests for possible or suspected sepsis are not used uniformly by Australian neonatologists. The presently available information in the scientific literature is ambiguous and systematic review and further scientific study are required to determine best practice guidelines.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Feb 1998
Behaviour of children associated with parental participation during induction of general anaesthesia.
To evaluate children's behaviour during induction of general anaesthesia with parental participation. ⋯ Parental participation in anaesthetic induction of children can reduce distress at parental separation without any negative consequences. With proper preparation and education, parents should be encouraged to be present during the induction of general anaesthesia.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Feb 1998
Adenosine in the management of supraventricular tachycardia in children.
To assess the efficacy and safety of adenosine in the management of supraventricular tachycardia in children. ⋯ Adenosine is safe and effective in the management of supraventricular tachycardia in children. A commencing dose of 0.1 mg/kg is appropriate.