Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTransfusion volume in infants with very low birth weight: a randomized trial of 10 versus 20 ml/kg.
Although preterm infants often require transfusions of red blood cells for anemia of prematurity, the optimal volume of blood to be transfused has not been established. ⋯ Transfusion with 20 mL/kg red blood cells produces a significantly greater increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels than does a transfusion with 10 mL/kg, without any detrimental effects on pulmonary function.
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Jan 2002
Predictors of outcome in the pediatric intensive care units of children with malignancies.
Children with malignancies in whom life-threatening complications develop are traditionally considered as having a grim prognosis. Clinical predictors of short-term outcome for rational triage to pediatric intensive care units (PICU) were retrospectively assessed. ⋯ New trends in therapeutic approaches to children with malignancies can clearly improve outcome. The high (66%) survival rate justifies policy of early admission to the PICU of children in whom signs of multiorgan involvement start to develop, as reflected by high PRISM and the need for ventilatory or inotropic support. Further refinement of reliable clinical predictors of survival will enable better triage of these children to the PICU for possible prevention of systemic complications and reduction of mortality rates.
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Jan 2002
Sensitivity of a blood culture drawn through a single lumen of a multilumen, long-term, indwelling, central venous catheter in pediatric oncology patients.
The study assessed the sensitivity of a blood culture drawn from only one lumen of a multilumen, long-term, indwelling, central venous catheter in pediatric oncology patients. ⋯ Drawing blood cultures from all lumens of these lines should be considered in this patient population.