Sedation practices for Australian and New Zealand paediatric oncology patients.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the type and outcome of early post-traumatic seizures in children and the factors associated with it. METHODOLOGY:A prospective observational study on all consecutive children with head injuries at the General Hospital Kuala Lumpur between November 1993 and December 1994. The onset, type and fre...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ong LC,Dhillon MK,Selladurai BM,Maimunah A,Lye MS

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of shopping trolley related injuries (fatalities and hospitalizations) to children in New Zealand prior to the introduction of a voluntary standard for shopping trolleys. METHODOLOGY:To identify cases, a key word search was conducted of national mortality and hospitalization data...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Parry ML,Morrison LG,Chalmers DJ,Wright CS

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Viral bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children less than 12 months of age. Prematurity is an independent risk factor for disease severity. Many infected infants require hospitalisation and those living in regional centres frequently require transfer to metropolitan hospitals ca...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fleming PF,Richards S,Waterman K,Davis PG,Kamlin CO,Stewart M,Sokol J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study describes clinical staff opinions on the availability and suitability of resources to provide trauma care to children and their families and any perceived strengths, gaps and potential interventions to strengthen care. METHODS:A mixed-method study was conducted in five Australian paediatric trauma centr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Curtis K,Foster K,Mitchell R,Van C

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent sequencing of the human genome combined with the development of massively high throughput genetic analysis technologies is driving unprecedented growth in our knowledge of the molecular basis of disease. While this has already had a major impact on our diagnostic power, the therapeutic benefits remain large...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ginn SL,Alexander IE

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe a respiratory support programme for children at home by parents and layperson carers. METHODS:Analysis of records of children with long-term mechanical respiratory support at home. RESULTS:From 1979 to 2008 the programme managed 168 children (median age 7 years, range 3 weeks-19 years) with obstructiv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tibballs J,Henning R,Robertson CF,Massie J,Hochmann M,Carter B,Osborne A,Stephens RA,Scoble M,Jones SE,White J,Bryan D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of hepatitis C in 200 patients with paediatric malignancies, surviving in remission more than 5 years from diagnosis, who had received blood product transfusions before 1990 when routine screening of blood products for hepatitis C began. METHOD:The second and third generation Abbott ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Carter TL,Cole CH,Mews CF,Price PJ,Baker DL

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcomes of two models for the management of children admitted to hospital with suspected child abuse: routine early case conferencing versus standard evaluation. METHODS:Between March 2001 and February 2002 professionals from the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria Police and Child...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Smith JA,Efron D

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Molecular analysis of the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) gene in two unrelated families, with a combined total of seven boys, affected by X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA). METHODS:Protein electrophoresis and western blotting were used for the examination of Btk protein synthesis in blood leucocytes. Isolat...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pienaar S,Eley B,Beatty DW,Henderson HE

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine delivered O2 concentration (dFiO2) during manual inflations using neonatal self-inflating resuscitation bags (SIBs) at oxygen (O2) flow rates <1 L/min. METHODS:This experimental study, determined dFiO2 during 216 sets of manual inflations at different O2 flow rate (L/min; 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 and 5...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sasi A,Chandrakumar N,Deorari A,Paul VK,Shankar J,Sreenivas V,Agarwal R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the obstetric and perinatal factors, in particular the method of delivery, associated with development of a subgaleal haematoma (SGH) and to determine the outcome of survivors with this type of birth trauma. METHODOLOGY:Perinatal and obstetric data were retrospectively reviewed for 37 infants adm...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Chadwick LM,Pemberton PJ,Kurinczuk JJ

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the habits of betel quid use and areca nut chewing among school-aged children in Karachi, Pakistan. Areca nut (betel nut) is chewed by itself, in various scented preparations, and in betel quid (containing betel leaf, areca nut, slaked lime, condiments, sweeteners and sometimes tobacco) in variou...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Shah SM,Merchant AT,Luby SP,Chotani RA

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of our study was to build a multiple renal length nomogram for Hong Kong Asian children based on normal renal ultrasonography. METHODS:All children below the age of 13 years, who underwent ultrasonography in a local Hospital in Hong Kong from 23 September 2008 to 31 January 2009 due to melamine exposur...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Luk WH,Lo AX,Au-Yeung AW,Liu KK,Woo YH,Chiang CC,Lo KK

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty years ago, in 1964, our understanding of the immune system was very rudimentary. Gell and Coombs had just described classes of hypersensitivity reactions, and Bruton had described and commenced immunoglobulin replacement in agammaglobulinaemia. The distinction between T and B cells was not identified and charact...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Wong M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Peer review is one component of the improvement of diabetes care delivered by the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales. Queensland has a decentralised model of service provision with an established state diabetes network. METHODS:The NHS scheme was adapted for use in Australia, and seven trained revi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Wales J,Yates J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly being used for Australian children, however, at the same time, many doctors have little interest or understanding of the topic. Just as with mainstream treatments, CAM therapies have significant potential for adverse effects and drug inter...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： South M,Lim A

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the opinions of non-tertiary obstetricians towards the care and outcome of extremely premature infants. METHODS:A structured questionnaire was mailed nationally to 232 obstetricians affiliated to maternity facilities with Level II nurseries. RESULTS:The overall response rate was 75% (n = 174) aft...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gooi A,Oei J,Lui K

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A term infant was admitted at 6 h of age with seizures related to hyponatraemia. During the last hours of labour the infant's mother had drunk 3 L of water. After delivery the serum sodium was 121 mmol/L in the mother and 126 mmol/L in the infant. Both resolved spontaneously. We discuss this case and the impact of mat...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： West CR,Harding JE

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between April 1989 and October 1991, 13 severely ill infants, median age 13 days (range 1-180 days), median weight 3.5 kg (range 2.5-4.8 kg), received continuous venovenous haemofiltration (CVVH) for a median duration of 39 h (range 5-234 h). Filtration was performed through a double lumen catheter inserted into a cen...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Reeves JH,Butt WB,Sathe AS

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the use of sun protection behaviours and the experience of sunburn in a sample of parents and their children in New Zealand. METHODOLOGY:Information was collected from 887 parents using postal questionnaires at the beginning of and during the summer. RESULTS:Thirty per cent of the parents believe...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Morris J,McGee R,Bandaranayake M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transgender children and adolescents face hardships in all domains of their lives, with many experiencing family rejection, social exclusion, discrimination, bullying and assaults. The mental health implications of these experiences include high rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and attempted suicide. Gender-aff...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Telfer M,Kelly F,Feldman D,Stone G,Robertson R,Poulakis Z

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Infants born very prematurely often received corticosteroids to minimise the risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) but their long term impact on lung function at school age is unclear. METHODS:A cross-sectional study of 105 children [mean gestation of 27 weeks] was undertaken. Lung function assessmen...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Smith LJ,van Asperen PP,McKay KO,Selvadurai H,Fitzgerald DA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the context of total infant mortality for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal infants. Deaths for infants born in Western Australia from 1980 to 1988 inclusive were ascertained from a total population data base. Infant mortality rates and rates ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Alessandri LM,Read AW,Stanley FJ,Burton PR,Dawes VP

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate consumption of foods rich in dietary fibre and its relation to the prevalence of constipation in pre-school children. METHODS:In total, 368 children aged 3-5 years were randomly selected from kindergartens in Hong Kong. Constipation was confirmed by Rome-criteria. Children with normal bowel habits serv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lee WT,Ip KS,Chan JS,Lui NW,Young BW

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug use is now widespread amongst Australian youth. Substance abuse and dependence are becoming increasingly significant health problems. Approximately 50% of 17-year-old Australians report regular consumption of alcohol and nearly 30% report tobacco smoking. The age of onset of substance use is reported to be decrea...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bonomo Y,Bowes G

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Early-revisits are frequent in the paediatric emergency department (ED) setting, but few data are available about early-revisited patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the hospitalisation rate of a population of early-revisited patients and to detect if an early-revisited patient was at risk of a more ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cozzi G,Ghirardo S,Fiorese I,Proietti I,Monasta L,Minute M,Barbi E,Calligaris L

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In adult medicine, rates of investigation and prescribing appear to be increasing. Such information is lacking for paediatrics. We audited Australian paediatricians' practices in 2013 to determine changes since 2008 in: (i) conditions seen; (ii) consultation duration; (iii) imaging and pathology ordered; and (iv) p...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hiscock H,Danchin MH,Efron D,Gulenc A,Hearps S,Freed GL,Perera P,Wake M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 11-year-old Caucasian male with history of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue, emesis and fever on the previous days presented with dehydratation, shock and acute mesenteric ischaemia. Final diagnosis of Addison's disease was made. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Roldan-Martin MB,Rodriguez-Ogando A,Sanchez-Galindo AC,Parente-Hernandez A,Luengo-Herrero V,Sanchez-Sanchez C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lysosomal storage disorders are a collection of progressive, multisystem disorders that frequently present in childhood. Their timely diagnosis is paramount as they are becoming increasingly treatable. Musculoskeletal manifestations often occur early in the disease course, hence are useful as diagnostics clues. No...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： James RA,Singh-Grewal D,Lee SJ,McGill J,Adib N,Australian Paediatric Rheumatology Group.

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intoxications, both accidental and intentional, are common in children and adolescents and often require hospitalisation and intensive treatment. Antiepileptic drugs are a possible cause of poisoning and intoxications because this category of medications has shown a rising trend in recent years. They might be responsi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ferranti S,Grande E,Gaggiano C,Grosso S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00