The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2010
Multicenter StudyVentilation practices in the neonatal intensive care unit: a cross-sectional study.
To assess current ventilation practices in newborn infants. ⋯ Time cycled pressure-limited ventilation is the most commonly used mode in neonatal ventilation. Tidal volumes are usually targeted between 4 to 7 mL/kg and positive end-expiratory pressure between 4 to 6 cmH(2)O. Newer ventilation modes are only used in a minority of patients.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2010
Abusive head trauma in children presenting with an apparent life-threatening event.
To identify rates of abusive head trauma and associated clinical risk factors in patients with an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). ⋯ Abusive head trauma is in the differential for infants with an ALTE, although almost half of the cases are missed by current emergency department management. Vomiting, irritability, or a call to 911 are significantly associated with heightened risk for abusive head trauma.
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To describe malicious administration of pharmaceutical agents to children. ⋯ Malicious administration of pharmaceuticals should be considered an important form of child abuse.