Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Nov 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPostoperative pain assessment in the neonatal intensive care unit.
To compare the convergent validity of two measures of pain (premature infant pain profile (PIPP) and crying, requires oxygen, increased vital signs, expression, and sleepless (CRIES)) in real life postoperative pain assessment in infants. ⋯ PIPP and CRIES are valid measures that correlate with pain for the first 72 hours after surgery in term and preterm infants. Both measures would provide healthcare professionals with an objective measure of a neonatal patient's pain.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Nov 2004
ReviewThe laryngeal mask airway: potential applications in neonates.
The laryngeal mask airway is a safe and reliable airway management device. This review describes the insertion techniques, advantages, limitations, and potential applications of the laryngeal mask airway in neonates.
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Bleeding problems often occur during the neonatal period. Although thrombocytopenia is the most common cause, coagulation problems often occur, and the two problems may co-exist. The causes, diagnosis, and management of coagulation problems in newborn infants are reviewed.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Nov 2004
Comparative StudyComparison of three manual ventilation devices using an intubated mannequin.
To compare three devices for manual neonatal ventilation. ⋯ The anaesthetic bag with manometer and Neopuff device both facilitate accurate and reproducible manual ventilation. Self inflating devices without modifications are not as consistent by comparison and should incorporate a manometer and a PEEP device, particularly when used for resuscitation of very low birthweight infants.