Pediatrics – Critical Care & Emergencies

Bleeding in critically ill children—review of literature, knowledge gaps, and suggestions for future investigation

19 Feb, 2021 | 02:23h | UTC

Bleeding in Critically Ill Children—Review of Literature, Knowledge Gaps, and Suggestions for Future Investigation – Frontiers in Pediatrics

 

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Cohort study: Factors associated with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

17 Feb, 2021 | 01:38h | UTC

Factors Associated With Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infection – Pediatrics

Commentary: Large study outlines risk factors for severe COVID-19 in children – 2 Minute Medicine

 

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RCT: Delayed antibiotic prescription feasible for children with uncomplicated respiratory infections

12 Feb, 2021 | 02:02h | UTC

Delayed 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

 

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Pediatric eye injuries by hydroalcoholic gel in the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic

12 Feb, 2021 | 02:12h | UTC

Pediatric Eye Injuries by Hydroalcoholic Gel in the Context of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic – JAMA Ophthalmology

Case 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

 

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Guidelines for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children and adults

11 Feb, 2021 | 01:48h | UTC

Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Adults. Interim Guideline Consensus Statement From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization – ASAIO Journal

See also: Pediatric Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ELSO Guidelines – ASAIO Journal

Commentary: Guidelines for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children and adults: New ELSO statements in ASAIO Journal – Wolters Kluwer

 

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

 

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RCT: Posaconazole noninferior to voriconazole for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis

7 Feb, 2021 | 21:00h | UTC

Posaconazole versus voriconazole for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis: a phase 3, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 

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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 | UTC

Risk 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

 

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