The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEvolution of encephalopathy during whole body hypothermia for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
To examine the predictive ability of stage of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) for death or moderate/severe disability at 18 months among neonates undergoing hypothermia. ⋯ On serial neurologic examinations, improvement in stage of HIE was associated with cooling. Persistence of severe HIE at 72 hours and an abnormal neurologic exam at discharge were associated with a greater risk of death or disability.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialRespiratory function monitor guidance of mask ventilation in the delivery room: a feasibility study.
To investigate whether using a respiratory function monitor (RFM) during mask resuscitation of preterm infants reduces face mask leak and improves tidal volume (V(T)). ⋯ Using an RFM was associated with significantly less mask leak, more mask adjustments, and a lower rate of excessive V(T).
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyMortality reduction by heart rate characteristic monitoring in very low birth weight neonates: a randomized trial.
To test the hypothesis that heart rate characteristics (HRC) monitoring improves neonatal outcomes. ⋯ HRC monitoring can reduce the mortality rate in very low birth weight infants.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRapid sequence induction is superior to morphine for intubation of preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial.
To compare rapid sequence intubation (RSI) premedication with morphine for intubation of preterm infants. ⋯ RSI with the drugs used can be implemented as medication for semi-urgent intubation in preterm infants. Because of circulatory changes and neurophysiological depression found during and after the intubation in infants given morphine, premedication with morphine should be avoided.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialInhaled beta-2 agonist salbutamol for the treatment of transient tachypnea of the newborn.
To evaluate the efficacy of inhaled salbutamol, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist, for the treatment of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) and to determine whether inhaled salbutamol is safe in newborn infants. ⋯ Inhaled salbutamol treatment was effective with respect to both clinical and laboratory findings of TTN and without adverse events.