A predictive algorithm for identifying children with sickle cell anemia among children admitted to hospital with severe anemia in Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26492
Abstract: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is common in sub‐Saharan Africa where approximately 1% of births are affected. Severe anemia is a common cause for hospital admission within the region yet few studies have investigated the contribution… read more here.
Keywords: unknown sca; children admitted; identifying children; anemia ... See more keywords
G503(P) Retrospective data analysis of children admitted with non-accidental head injury (NAHI) in a tertiary children’s hospital
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313087.495
Abstract: Background NAHI (Non-accidental Head Injury) is the most common cause of death from inflicted injury in children. Non- accidental head trauma is a form of physical child abuse and should be suspected in any case… read more here.
Keywords: accidental head; head injury; non accidental; injury ... See more keywords
G162(P) Is antibiotic usage among children admitted for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) associated with seasonal variation?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.157
Abstract: Aims Primary objective is to analyse antibiotic usage among children admitted for CAP comparing summer and winter seasons in 2017–2018. Secondary objective is to determine other factors associated with antibiotic prescription. Methods This is a… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic usage; among children; usage among; cap ... See more keywords
G291(P) Caustic soda ingestion in children admitted to a community hospital in sierra leone: a study of the health impacts
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.283
Abstract: Background Caustic Ingestion in children has serious repercussions. Despite this fact, the problem persists especially in developing countries with little information about its impact on children as well as preventive measures to curb it. Evidence… read more here.
Keywords: ingestion children; health impacts; health; csi ... See more keywords
Effect of pericardial effusion on outcomes in children admitted with systemic lupus erythematosus: a multicenter retrospective cohort study from the United States
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DOI: 10.1177/0961203319828523
Abstract: Objective We sought to describe characteristics of children admitted with pericardial effusion (PCE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and determine the association between PCE and outcomes of interest. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: systemic lupus; retrospective cohort; lupus erythematosus; pce ... See more keywords
Magnitude of mortality and its associated factors among Burn victim children admitted to South Gondar zone government hospitals, Ethiopia, from 2015 to 2019
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DOI: 10.1186/s13052-022-01204-x
Abstract: Background Burn is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disability every year in low and middle-income countries, which mainly affects those aged less than 15 years. Death from burn injuries carries the most… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; burn victim; among burn; children admitted ... See more keywords
Arterial carboxyhaemoglobin levels in children admitted to PICU: A retrospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209452
Abstract: While carbon monoxide (CO) is considered toxic, low levels of endogenously produced CO are protective against cellular injury induced by oxidative stress. Carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) levels have been associated with outcomes in critically ill adults. We… read more here.
Keywords: retrospective observational; cohb; observational study; carboxyhaemoglobin ... See more keywords
(3) Day-Night Activity Rhythms in Children Admitted to the Pediatric ICU for Non-Surgical Diagnoses
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.13
Abstract: Background: Sleep is an important part of healthy brain development in children. Sleep disturbances in critically ill children may increase the risk of delirium and impact their short and long-term recovery. Data on sleep-wake patterns… read more here.
Keywords: activity rhythms; activity; rhythms children; night activity ... See more keywords
Management of Children Admitted to Hospitals across Bangladesh with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 and the Implications for the Future: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010105
Abstract: There is an increasing focus on researching children admitted to hospital with new variants of COVID-19, combined with concerns with hyperinflammatory syndromes and the overuse of antimicrobials. Paediatric guidelines have been produced in Bangladesh to… read more here.
Keywords: hospitals across; admitted hospitals; children admitted; management children ... See more keywords
Examining the effectiveness of zinc treatment in children admitted with diarrhoea in Kenya’s public hospitals: an observational comparative effectiveness study
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.09.020416
Abstract: Background Kenyan paediatric treatment protocols recommend the use of zinc supplement for all children with diarrhoea. However, there is limited evidence of benefit for young children aged 1-5 months and those who are well-nourished. We… read more here.
Keywords: zinc; treatment; zinc treatment; effectiveness zinc ... See more keywords