The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEfficacy of albuterol inhalation in treatment of hyperkalemia in premature neonates.
To evaluate the efficacy of inhaled albuterol for treatment of hyperkalemia in premature neonates by conducting a prospective, randomized placebo-controlled and double-blinded clinical trial. ⋯ Albuterol inhalation may be useful in rapidly lowering serum potassium levels in premature neonates.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialPhysical therapy and cognitive-behavioral treatment for complex regional pain syndromes.
Complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS; type 1, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and type 2, causalgia) involve persistent pain, allodynia, and vasomotor signs. We conducted a prospective, randomized, single-blind trial of physical therapy (PT) and cognitive-behavioral treatment for children and adolescents with CRPS. Children 8 to 17 years of age (n = 28) were randomly assigned to either group A (PT once per week for 6 weeks) or group B (PT 3 times per week for 6 weeks). ⋯ Recurrent episodes were reported in 50% of patients, and 10 patients eventually received sympathetic blockade. Most children with CRPS showed reduced pain and improved function with a noninvasive rehabilitative treatment approach. Long-term functional outcomes were also very good.