Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jul 2003
Comparative StudyHair loss after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
To discuss the factors associated with hair loss reported after the completion of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. ⋯ Hair loss after critical illness is a well-documented phenomenon. Hair loss after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has not been previously reported. The etiology of the hair loss is probably multifactorial and resolves spontaneously. Patients and families should be educated about hair loss as a potential side effect of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during their post-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and discharge teaching.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jul 2003
Comparative StudyHelium-oxygen therapy for pediatric acute severe asthma requiring mechanical ventilation.
To illustrate the use of helium-oxygen gas mixtures as therapy for pediatric patients with acute severe asthma requiring conventional mechanical ventilation. ⋯ In the pediatric patient with severe asthma requiring conventional mechanical ventilation, helium-oxygen administration appears to be a safe therapy and may assist in lowering peak inspiratory pressure and improving blood gas pH and partial pressure CO(2).