International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyAcupuncture instead of codeine for tonsillectomy pain in children.
Severe throat pain can result from tonsillectomy and last up to 10 days in children. Codeine elixir has long been used for pain relief, but has recently been banned by the Food and Drug Administration due to a recently recognized risk of death. We explored acupuncture as an alternative means of pain relief for children and adolescents after tonsillectomy. ⋯ The data tentatively suggest that acupuncture decreases perceived pain in children and adolescents after tonsillectomy. These data - combined with the cost effectiveness, safety and ease of administering acupuncture - suggest that further studies exploring the effectiveness of acupuncture in juveniles after tonsillectomy are merited.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyAssociation of childhood high body mass index and sleep disordered breathing with perioperative laryngospasm.
Childhood high body mass index (BMI) and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) are increasingly prevalent and both are associated with perioperative respiratory complications. Laryngospasm is one of the more serious respiratory complications with potentially devastating consequences. It is presently unclear whether high BMI and incident SDB in children significantly amplifies the risks of perioperative laryngospasm. This study examined the hypothesis that compared to controls; children with high BMI and SDB at the time of surgery have higher rates of perioperative laryngospasm. ⋯ High BMI and incident SDB in children is associated with increased rates of perioperative laryngospasm. The mechanism(s) underlying this propensity to laryngospasm deserve further elucidation.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2013
Controlled Clinical TrialSelf-inserted foreign body and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: evaluated by the Conners' Parent Rating Scales-Revised.
We aimed to evaluate the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and self-inserted foreign bodies (SIFBs) in children by the Conners' Parent Rating Scales-Revised (CPRS-R). ⋯ It was concluded that children with ADHD were more likely to have conditions that might damage himself/herself such as self-inserted foreign body or trauma than normal children. To avoid this condition, these families should closely observe the child; and the child should be provided to participate in activities such as group games and activities that contribute to the development of the child. Warning the children properly and close follow-up of the young children are required to prevent this unwanted condition.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2013
Delayed diagnosis and treatment of foreign body aspiration in China: the roles played by physician inexperience and lack of bronchoscopy facilities at local treatment centers.
We examined if lack of on-site bronchoscopy facilities and the inexperience of initial treating physicians contributed to missed or delayed diagnosis of tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration (FBA) in pediatric patients presenting with respiratory distress. ⋯ Local treatment facilities, most lacking bronchoscopy facilities and physicians who were trained to recognize FBA, misdiagnosed at least 44% of patients with respiratory distress and this led to significant delays in treatment. Greater regional access to bronchoscopy and improved training of primary care physicians will enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce treatment delays.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Dec 2013
Quantitative assessment of pulmonary aspiration: A novel porcine model.
Pulmonary aspiration is a common cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care setting. Current bench and animal models of aspiration are based on the qualitative assessments. The purpose of the present study was to develop a porcine model for the real-time quantitative assessment of aspiration. ⋯ This porcine model allows for the continuous quantitative assessment of aspiration over time. Such a model may be of value for the evaluation of techniques for reducing aspiration.