Acta paediatrica

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• Acta paediatrica · Apr 2015

  Randomized Controlled Trial

  Reduced primary care respiratory infection visits following pregnancy and infancy vitamin D supplementation: a randomised controlled trial.

  To determine whether vitamin D supplementation reduces primary care visits for acute respiratory infection (ARI). ⋯ Vitamin D3 supplementation during pregnancy and infancy reduces primary care visits for ARI during early childhood.

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• Acta paediatrica · Apr 2015

  Quantitative or qualitative carbon dioxide monitoring for manual ventilation: a mannequin study.

  To compare the effectiveness of an in-line EtCO2 detector (DET) and a quantitative EtCO2 detector (CAP), both attached to a t-piece resuscitator, during PPV via a face mask. ⋯ There was no adverse effect with the addition of EtCO2 detectors. Trainees favoured methods of EtCO2 monitoring during ventilation. The NeoStat device was the preferred device by the majority. The greatest efficacy was achieved with the capnography device. Capnography may enhance face mask ventilation.

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