Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 2000
Comparative StudyThe recognition of facial expression of pain in full-term newborns by parents and health professionals.
To determine whether adults can recognize neonatal facial expression of pain. ⋯ Facial expression of pain represents an effective neonatal communication tool. However, the health professional group achieved a lower level of recognition of neonatal facial expressions of pain. Factors related to the personal and professional characteristics of the adults interviewed probably contributed to this result.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialHigher-dose intravenous magnesium therapy for children with moderate to severe acute asthma.
To evaluate the efficacy of a 40-mg/kg dose of intravenous magnesium sulfate for moderate to severe asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. ⋯ Children treated with 40 mg/kg of intravenous magnesium sulfate for moderate to severe asthma showed remarkable improvement in short-term pulmonary function.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 2000
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialTeaching resuscitation to pediatric residents: the effects of an intervention.
To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on pediatric residents' resuscitation fund of knowledge, technical skills, confidence, and overall performance. ⋯ A structured, formal curriculum can improve the necessary fund of knowledge, skills, confidence, and leadership required for resuscitation.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 2000
Sustaining the implementation of an evidence-based guideline for bronchiolitis.
To describe the changes occurring over a 3-year period after implementation of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the care of infants with bronchiolitis. ⋯ An evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the care of patients encountered in major pediatric care facility has been successfully sustained beyond the initial year of its introduction to practitioners in southwest Ohio.