Pediatrics - Critical Care & Emergencies
Differences in characteristics and outcomes of children and adolescents with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs. severe acute COVID-19
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:43h | UTCCommentary: Studies help discern severe COVID from related kids’ syndrome – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter
In this case series using national MIS-C registry data, kids w MIS-C were younger (6-12 y), more likely to be non-Hispanic Black, & have severe CV or mucocutaneous involvement and more extreme inflammation vs kids w severe #COVID19 https://t.co/jmCCDPXLmf @BostonChildrens
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 25, 2021
SR: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children related to COVID-19
21 Feb, 2021 | 22:11h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Very proud to present our systematic review on the hyperinflammatory syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 in children #PIMS_TS #MISC, as published today in @EurJPediatrics.
We analyzed and summarized over 950 cases from more than 60 records. https://t.co/jO3te1KUIE
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— Levi Hoste (@LeviHoste) February 18, 2021
Bleeding in critically ill children—review of literature, knowledge gaps, and suggestions for future investigation
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:23h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Sustained lung inflations during neonatal resuscitation at birth
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:21h | UTCSustained Lung Inflations During Neonatal Resuscitation at Birth: A Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries on Twitter
#Metaanalysis by @KapadiaNeo & @Ilcor_org colleagues finds Sustained lung inflation is a potential harmful intervention in babies, particularly in extreme preterm infants who are at increased risk of death@AAPJournals @EBNEO #NeoEBM @wyllie_jonathan https://t.co/rsDYtDRgm0 pic.twitter.com/fO6mu4ICil
— Abdul Razak, MD, FRCPCH (@DrAbdulRazak_MD) December 23, 2020
If your center is still using sustained lung inflations this systematic review should give you reason to pause. #neoEBM #Meded #MedTwitter https://t.co/WCHCdHzyGX pic.twitter.com/53lOMIFQas
— Michael Narvey (@NICU_Musings) January 8, 2021
Cohort study: Factors associated with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children
17 Feb, 2021 | 01:38h | UTCFactors Associated With Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infection – Pediatrics
Commentary: Large study outlines risk factors for severe COVID-19 in children – 2 Minute Medicine
RCT: Delayed antibiotic prescription feasible for children with uncomplicated respiratory infections
12 Feb, 2021 | 02:02h | UTCDelayed Antibiotic Prescription for Children With Respiratory Infections: A Randomized Trial – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Data support delayed antibiotics in kids with respiratory infections – CIDRAP
Pediatric eye injuries by hydroalcoholic gel in the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
12 Feb, 2021 | 02:12h | UTCCase series: Hand Sanitizer–Induced Ocular Injury: A COVID-19 Hazard in Children – JAMA Ophthalmology
Invited commentary: Unintended Consequences of Hand Sanitizer Use in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic – JAMA Ophthalmology
Guidelines for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children and adults
11 Feb, 2021 | 01:48h | UTCSee also: Pediatric Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ELSO Guidelines – ASAIO Journal
Commentary on Twitter
#ECPR in adults @ELSOOrg guidelines
🔸pt selection, timing & location
🔸rationale for VA #ECPR
🔸cannula/cannulation
🔸#ACLS modifications
🔸establishing #ECMO & specific post CA care
🔸coronary angiography/PCI & imaging
🔸weaning@asaiojournal #FOAMecmo https://t.co/uDrPuSTTpg pic.twitter.com/A1ri9mn56s— M Velia Antonini (@FOAMecmo) February 1, 2021
RCT: Posaconazole noninferior to voriconazole for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis
7 Feb, 2021 | 21:00h | UTCPosaconazole versus voriconazole for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis: a phase 3, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Randomized trial: In acutely ill children, the risk of electrolyte disorders is markedly increased with plasmalike isotonic fluid therapy compared with moderately hypotonic fluid therapy containing 20 mmol/L of potassium
15 Dec, 2020 | 01:25h | UTCRisk of Electrolyte Disorders in Acutely Ill Children Receiving Commercially Available Plasmalike Isotonic Fluids: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Isotonic Fluids Without Potassium Could Be Harmful for Some Acutely Ill Kids – Medscape (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
A randomized pragmatic clinical trial shows a high risk of #hypokalemia and a small risk of #hypernatremia in acutely ill children receiving plasma-like fluid therapy https://t.co/FOoJeaSSes @TerhiTapiainen
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) October 27, 2020