The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Feb 2009
Do hospitalized pediatric patients have weight and blood pressure concerns identified?
To assess the frequency and recognition of abnormal nutritional status and elevated admitting blood pressure (BP) in hospitalized children. ⋯ Many pediatric inpatients had abnormal nutritional status or elevated BP. Systems to improve interpretation of these measures, which are commonly obtained in pediatric hospital settings, are needed.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Feb 2009
Editorial CommentHigh-flow nasal cannula: a kinder, gentler CPAP?
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2008
Multicenter StudyQuality of care of children in the emergency department: association with hospital setting and physician training.
To investigate differences in the quality of emergency care for children related to differences in hospital setting, physician training, and demographic factors. ⋯ The quality of care provided to children is associated with age, hospital setting, and physician training.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyInfliximab treatment of intravenous immunoglobulin-resistant Kawasaki disease.
To investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of the anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha monoclonal antibody infliximab in subjects with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)-resistant Kawasaki disease (KD). ⋯ Both infliximab and a second IVIG infusion were safe and well tolerated in the subjects with KD who were resistant to standard IVIG treatment. The optimal management of patients resistant to IVIG remains to be determined.