Indian journal of pediatrics
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Foreign body aspiration into the airway is one of the dramatic pediatric emergencies. It is more common in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Pea nuts and food items account for most cases. ⋯ The initial cough and choking like episodes may be followed by a symptomless interval before leading to further complications. Chest radiograph findings may vary from normal to hyperinflation, obstructive emphysema or pneumothorax. Removal by rigid bronchoscopy is the definitive treatment.
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To analyze the clinical characteristics, microbiological profile, management, complications and outcome of cases with empyema thoracis. ⋯ This is the first report of empyema thoracis from the north eastern region of India. Streptococcus pneumoniae was found to be the leading cause of empyema thoracis in this case series. Conservative management with ICWSD and antibiotics or early use of fibrinolytic therapy if indicated are effective modalities of treatment.
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To review the incidence and outcome of in-hospital pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA). ⋯ The survival rate of in-hospital pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest in the present report is low.