The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 1995
Comparative StudyAlbuterol responsiveness in infants with respiratory failure caused by respiratory syncytial virus infection.
To assess the bronchodilator effect of inhaled albuterol in the acute stage of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. ⋯ Inhaled albuterol is of limited value as a bronchodilator in infants with RSV-induced respiratory failure and should be discontinued if a beneficial response cannot be observed.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of nasal prongs and nasopharyngeal catheter for the delivery of oxygen in children with hypoxemia because of a lower respiratory tract infection.
To determine the best method of oxygen delivery for children in developing countries who have hypoxemia caused by acute lower respiratory tract infection. ⋯ Because nasal prongs are less prone to complications, and oxygenation in children is equally effective, they are a more appropriate method than the NP catheter for oxygen delivery to children in developing countries with acute lower respiratory tract infections.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 1995
Comparative StudyAssessment of compliance with home cardiorespiratory monitoring in infants at risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Collaborative Home Infant Monitoring Evaluation (CHIME).
Documented monitoring was used to evaluate prospectively (1) the level of compliance among infants in whom cardiorespiratory monitoring was clinically indicated and (2) factors that might influence compliance: diagnosis, socioeconomic status, maternal age and education, and alarms. ⋯ Documented monitoring provides an objective measure of compliance. These data provide a potential goal for level of compliance with home cardiorespiratory monitoring.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Aug 1995
Superior vena cava obstruction after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Of 60 neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in our institution between June 1992 and March 1994, seven had either complete or partial superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction. When the patients with SVC obstruction were compared with those who had an echocardiogram after ECMO, no predisposing factors for the development of SVC thrombus could be found. Our data show that SVC thrombus may be a significant complication after ECMO.