The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2004
A pediatric sedation/anesthesia program with dedicated care by anesthesiologists and nurses for procedures outside the operating room.
To examine the performance of a pediatric sedation team working according to a specific protocol and to assess parental satisfaction with the service. ⋯ A dedicated sedation team using a written protocol provides a service with minimal case cancellation, zero sedation failure, very good safety, and excellent parental satisfaction.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2004
High-resolution computed tomography in young patients with cystic fibrosis: distribution of abnormalities and correlation with pulmonary function tests.
To assess pulmonary abnormalities detected by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and mild to moderate lung disease. ⋯ High-resolution computed tomography demonstrated a broad range of pulmonary abnormalities in young patients with CF with mild to moderate lung disease. In this study, abnormalities, including bronchiectasis, were common in young children with CF and normal pulmonary function tests.
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Since the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program recommends that intubation should be completed in approximately 20 seconds, we measured the duration of neonatal intubation attempts by different operators, using video recordings of neonatal resuscitations. ⋯ We recommend that a duration of 30 seconds is a reasonable guideline for neonatal intubation during resuscitation.