The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2012
Effects of prone and supine position on cerebral blood flow in preterm infants.
We evaluated the effect of prone and supine position on cerebral blood flow (CBF) in stable preterm infants. CBF, PO(2), and PCO(2) were measured in the two positions. Peripheral oxygenation increased and CBF decreased in prone position. We speculate that CBF autoregulation may compensate for increased peripheral oxygenation, by decreasing CBF.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyLiver transplantation for classical maple syrup urine disease: long-term follow-up in 37 patients and comparative United Network for Organ Sharing experience.
To assess clinical and neurocognitive function in children who have undergone liver transplantation for classical maple syrup urine disease (MSUD). ⋯ Liver transplantation is an effective long-term treatment for classical MSUD and may arrest brain damage, but will not reverse it.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyCentral nervous system depression of neonates breastfed by mothers receiving oxycodone for postpartum analgesia.
To quantify the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) depression in neonates breastfed by mothers medicated with oxycodone as compared with neonates whose breastfeeding mothers used codeine or acetaminophen only. ⋯ Oxycodone is not a safer alternative to codeine in breastfed infants.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2012
B-type natriuretic peptide and rebound during treatment for persistent pulmonary hypertension.
To investigate whether serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a useful biomarker in evaluating the course of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) and the effectiveness of treatment. ⋯ BNP, a biomarker of cardiac ventricular strain, proved to be useful in evaluating the efficacy of PPHN treatment, and moreover, BNP helps to predict a rebound of PPHN.