The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyNoninvasive therapy with helium-oxygen for severe bronchiolitis.
To determine whether noninvasive therapy using a helium-oxygen mixture reduces the use of positive-pressure ventilation in the treatment of respiratory failure caused by severe bronchiolitis. ⋯ This study did not detect any differences between the patients in the helium group and the control group with respect to the rate of positive-pressure ventilation.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAerosol delivery in respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis: hood or face mask?
To compare the utility of the hood versus the face mask for delivery of inhaled medications to infants hospitalized with viral bronchiolitis. ⋯ In infants hospitalized with viral bronchiolitis and in whom aerosol treatment is considered, aerosol delivery by hood is as effective as by mask. However, according to parents, the tolerability of the hood is significantly better than that of a mask.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparative efficacy and safety of low-dose fluticasone propionate and montelukast in children with persistent asthma.
To evaluate efficacy, safety, health outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of fluticasone propionate (FP) versus montelukast (MON) in 342 children (6 to 12 years of age) with persistent asthma. ⋯ FP was significantly more effective than MON in improving pulmonary function, asthma symptoms, and rescue albuterol use. Both therapies had similar safety profiles. Parent- and physician-reported satisfaction ratings were higher with FP treatment, and asthma-related costs were lower.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Mar 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialEffectiveness of adenotonsillectomy in children with mild symptoms of throat infections or adenotonsillar hypertrophy: open, randomised controlled trial.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialHeat Loss Prevention (HeLP) in the delivery room: A randomized controlled trial of polyethylene occlusive skin wrapping in very preterm infants.
To determine if polyethylene occlusive skin wrapping of very preterm infants prevents heat loss after delivery better than conventional drying and to evaluate if any benefit is sustained after wrap removal. ⋯ Polyethylene occlusive skin wrapping prevents rather than delays heat loss at delivery in very preterm infants.