The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2015
Pediatric heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: prevalence, thrombotic risk, and application of the 4Ts scoring system.
To characterize heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) at a single pediatric center including the prevalence and the accuracy of the 4Ts scoring system as a predictor of HIT. ⋯ The prevalence of HIT appears significantly lower in pediatric patients compared with adults. Application of the 4Ts system as a pretest tool may reduce laboratory evaluation for HIT in heparin-exposed children with low risk 4Ts scores, decreasing unnecessary further testing, intervention, and cost.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialProbiotics for infantile colic: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938.
To investigate the effectiveness of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 for the treatment of infantile colic in breastfed Canadian infants, compared with placebo. ⋯ Administration of L reuteri DSM 17938 significantly improved colic symptoms by reducing crying and fussing times in breastfed Canadian infants with colic.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jan 2015
Comparative Study Observational StudyPulse oximetry measures a lower heart rate at birth compared with electrocardiography.
To examine the effect of time after birth on heart rate (HR) measured by pulse oximetry (PO) (HRPO) and electrocardiography (ECG) (HRECG). ⋯ In infants at birth, HRPO is significantly lower compared with ECG with clinically important differences in the first minutes.