Pediatr Neonatol
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Little is known about the characteristics of patients who visit the emergency department (ED) due to food allergy in Taiwan. This study aims to assess the triggers, clinical presentations, and management of patients presenting to a tertiary ED for food allergy. ⋯ Seafood, fish, and fruits are common foods which cause acute allergic reactions in Taiwan. Although most food allergies are mild, anaphylactic shock still presents in about 1% of patients. Only a minority of patients with anaphylaxis receive epinephrine. As anaphylaxis may be life-threatening, prompt education and use of an epinephrine auto-injector deserves further concern.
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The purpose of this trial was to determine whether cobedding of preterm twins has analgesic effects during heel lancing or not. ⋯ Cobedding is a comforting measure for twin premature infants during heel lancing, which can be performed without any significant adverse effects.