Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jul 2003
Comparative StudyDetection of traumatic brain injury with magnetic resonance imaging and S-100B protein in children, despite normal computed tomography of the brain.
The objective of this study was to obtain data to further define the extent of traumatic brain injury by using S-100B protein and standard noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging with added fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) and gradient echo sequence in children with normal head computed tomography. ⋯ Magnetic resonance imaging seems to be a useful modality to better define the spectrum of brain injury in children with mild head trauma. The addition of S-100B protein measurement does not seem to be useful in this setting.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jul 2003
Case Reports Comparative StudyMassive diltiazem overdose treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
To describe a case of massive diltiazem overdose with a good outcome achieved after early and aggressive supportive therapy. ⋯ Although massive calcium channel blocker overdose can produce profound and prolonged cardiac or multiorgan dysfunction, its toxic effects may be reversible. Supportive therapy, particularly of the cardiovascular system, is the most important goal.