The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2010
Multicenter StudyChildren with chronic illness return to their baseline functional status after organ dysfunction on the first day of admission in the pediatric intensive care unit.
To determine chronic illness outcomes after admission with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). ⋯ Chronic illness increased MODS incidence at PICU admission and impacted all-cause PICU mortality rates. Although, in aggregate, children who survive return to baseline functional status, this varies by chronic illness category.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2010
Incidence and remission of sleep-disordered breathing and related symptoms in 6- to 17-year old children--the Tucson Children's Assessment of Sleep Apnea Study.
To determine the incidence and remission of sleep-disordered breathing in adolescent children. ⋯ Adolescent boys are more likely to have persistent and incident SDB than girls. Children with prevalent SDB are more likely to have development of obesity. These risks are similar to those observed in adults.