Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
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The antibiotic prescription in intensive care units is frequent using often broad-spectrum antibiotics; its quality has never been evaluated in paediatric intensive care units. ⋯ Almost 2/3rd of the antibiotic prescriptions were adequate to the recommendations. The implementation of standardized and specific protocols should contribute to improve the quality of these prescriptions.
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Tracheal intubation is a painful procedure commonly used in the neonatal intensive care units and in the delivery rooms. It can be complicated by changes in vital signs. ⋯ The use of sedation-analgesia seems to improve in neonatology but is still insufficient in the delivery rooms. The development of specific guidelines and a best learning about the different drugs are necessary.