Psychosocial Needs of Patient's Relatives and Health Care Providers in a Pediatric Critical Care Unit.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify pathogens responsible for acute severe lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) in under five children by non-invasive methods. METHOD:95 children hospitalized with acute severe lower respiratory tract infection were investigated for identification of viruses, bacteria, chlamydia or mycoplasma b...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kabra SK,Lodha R,Broor S,Chaudhary R,Ghosh M,Maitreyi RS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An antibiotic-sensitivity study was conducted on 117 strains of group A streptococcus (GAS), 60 strains of group G streptococcus (GGS) and 20 strains of group C streptococcus (GCS) in order to understand current resistance trends. METHODS:All strains were tested by the Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method to 15...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Lloyd CA,Jacob SE,Menon T

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a preterm neonate who developed congenital rubella syndrome in a mother who had rubella at 5 months of gestation. An amniocentesis was done in the mother at that time but amniotic fluid rubella PCR was negative. Thus, inspite of prenatal screening, one cannot definitely conclude absence of perinatal transmi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Shah I,Bhatnagar S

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the common life limiting inherited diseases in Caucasian population. Recent reports suggest that the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in Indian children is missed or delayed due to low index of suspicion. The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is suspected by the typical clinical features and shou...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kabra SK,Madhulika,Connett GJ,Rolles CJ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a Japanese boy with severe pandemic influenza A(H1N1) 2009-associated pneumonia and deteriorating oxygenation. He dramatically recovered after the use of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) mode. There was no improvement by using any conventional ventilation, however, APRV immediately led to ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kawashima H,Go S,Nara S,Miura T,Ushio M,Miyahara A,Kashiwagi Y,Hoshika A,Miyata K

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of umbilical cord blood culture (UCBC) as compared to neonatal blood culture (NBC) in the diagnosis of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). METHODS:This hospital based prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Meena R,Meena KK,Athwani V,Gothwal S,Bairwa GS,Sitaraman S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, the clinical features and management of less commonly encountered cyanotic cardiac lesions are reviewed. Pathophysiology, clinical features, laboratory studies and management are discussed. The clinical and non-invasive laboratory features of these cardiac defects are sufficiently characteristic for th...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Syamasundar Rao P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify biomarkers for neuronal injury and outcome in perinatal asphyxia. METHODS:This prospective cohort study was done in authors' level III NICU involving 80 neonates - 40 babies with perinatal asphyxia and 40 weight and gender matched normal neonates. Levels of cytokines IL-6, IL -1β, IL-2 and TNF -...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bharathi B,Bhat BV,Negi VS,Adhisivam B

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypocalcemia is a frequently observed clinical and laboratory abnormality in neonates. Ionic calcium is crucial for many biochemical processes including blood coagulation, neuromuscular excitability, cell membrane integrity, and many of the cellular enzymatic activities. Healthy term infants undergo a physiological na...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Jain A,Agarwal R,Sankar MJ,Deorari A,Paul VK

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of neonatal Bartter syndrome is reported. The baby born pre-term following a pregnancy complicated by polyhydramnios, presented at 7 months of age with failure to thrive, gastroenteritis and facial dysmorphisms. An unusual feature was the absence of the classical biochemical abnormality of hypochloremic alkalos...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Muranjan MN,Kantharia VC,Bavdekar SB,Kabde U,Parmar RC

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To predict the added value of diaphragmatic and lung ultrasound indices (US) in anticipation of the outcome of mechanical ventilation of pediatric patients in the intensive care unit. METHODS:This prospective study was conducted in Zagazig University, Pediatric Hospitals, PICU; Egypt. One hundred six mechani...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Abdel Rahman DA,Saber S,El-Maghraby A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the risk factors for small for gestational age (SGA) babies. METHODS:The present study was a nested case control study which was carried out by two Medical Officers of Health areas (The field level administrative unit responsible for provision of preventive and promotive health services) in Colom...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ruwanpathirana T,Fernando DN

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To screen patients with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) for the presence of ambulatory hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. METHODS:Following ethical and parental approvals, consecutive patients with FRNS of ≥2 y duration were enrolled. Those with estimated glomerular filtration rat...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sarkar S,Sinha A,Lakshmy R,Agarwala A,Saxena A,Hari P,Bagga A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare oral co-amoxiclav with injectable ampicillin and amikacin for the management of asymptomatic neonates born to mothers with risk factors for infection. METHODS:This open label, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital on neonates of gestational age ≥ 34 wk with...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar A,Dubey AK,Basu S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated four children with rounded densities on their chest radiographs in whom the final diagnosis was presumed to be lower respiratory tract infection. The differential diagnose between round pneumonia and a neoplastic process is difficult to make. In this report, all of cases of round pneumonia have resolved c...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Celebi S,Hacimustafaoglu M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) refers to the constellation of deranged metabolic state, characterized by hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, and/or azotemia, secondary to rapid breakdown of tumor cells. It is a life threatening emergency that typically follows administration of chemotherapy or ma...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rajendran A,Bansal D,Marwaha RK,Singhi SC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of IPV in neonates and to study the additive effect of IPV or OPV at birth on seroconversion with three subsequent doses of OPV. Addition of IPV or OPV at birth to the conventional OPV schedule resulted in significantly higher seroconversion rates than in the controls...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Jain PK,Dutta AK,Nangia S,Khare S,Saili A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of a preterm newborn with congenital infection of herpes simplex virus type 2. The patient was treated with newly recommended high intravenous doses of acyclovir. It can be supposed that it reduces mortality, but the high morbidity continues to be a problem. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Melichar J,Miletin J,Janota J,Kucera J,Cunat V,Sanáková P,Stranák Z

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the correlation between various obesity indices and pulmonary function parameters in obese Thai children and adolescents. METHODS:Obese children and adolescents aged from 8 to 18 y and diagnosed under the criteria of International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) were enrolled. Anthropometric and body ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kongkiattikul L,Sritippayawan S,Chomtho S,Deerojanawong J,Prapphal N

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of parental training on disturbed behavior of early childhood cases presented to the pediatricians. METHODS:The patients who reported in pediatric OPD of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, with complaints of low learning, poor memory, vertigo, speech problem, stress,...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srivastava M,Gupta A,Talukdar U,Kalra BP,Lahan V

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Zinc deficiency is very common in developing countries and is more pronounced during an episode of diarrhea. Supplementation with zinc improves diarrhea and might correct zinc deficiency in both the short and longer term. METHOD:We conducted a nested study within a cluster randomized treatment trial. Fifty c...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Baqui AH,Black RE,Fischer Walker CL,Arifeen S,Zaman K,Yunus M,Wahed MA,Caulfield LE

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen low birth weight premature infants with a diagnosis of PDA were administered 0·2 mg/kg of indomethacin orally, 3 doses at 12 hourly intervals. The results were compared with 18 prematures who were managed by fluid restriction (80-100 ml/kg/day) and decongestive therapy. Nine out of the 15 cases who received in...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nair PA,Karan S

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and three multi-transfused children with thalassemia attending the thalassemia clinic of the Charak Palika Hospital, New Delhi were screened for human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) antibodies by ELISA test. All positive cases were confirmed by the Western blot test. Of the 203 children screened, 17 (8.37%)...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khan MA

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The OMENS syndrome involves craniofacial maldevelopment of the orbit, ear cranial nerve and soft tissue, while OMENS-plus syndrome also includes extracraniofacial anomalies. These may be skeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, renal and central nervous system malformations. A fourteen-year-old girl pres...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kapoor S,Mukherjee SB,Paul R,Dhingra B

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutritional support to patients in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units is critical not only to minimize negative nitrogen balance but also to promote growth and development. Continuous technological and logistical advances in the Western countries have improved the efficacy and reduced the complications of par...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhave S,Bavdekar A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical treatment for congenital heart disease has become available over the last five decades. Palliative procedures have been designed to improve physiologic abnormalities, for example systemic artery (or venous) to pulmonary artery shunts of various types to increase the pulmonary blood flow, pulmonary artery cons...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chopra PS,Rao PS

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kasinathan A,Zehra Z,Anbazhagan J,Soundararajan P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular manifestations that occur directly or indirectly as result of a pathologic process that involves other parts of the body, in a pediatric population, will be discussed here. While a myriad number of systemic conditions have ocular manifestations, its importance cannot be undermined because it has implications fo...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Pillai GS,Radhakrishnan N

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a preterm infant with Rh-isoimmunization, who had persistent hepato-splenomegaly with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, transaminitis, and hyperammonemia. Ultrasound abdomen revealed an intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt (PSVS). The child was managed conservatively. On follow up at 2.4 y of age, t...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Thukral A,Arora K,Das RR,Arora A,Gamanagatti S,Agarwal RK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the immunization rates, factors associated with incomplete immunization, and missed opportunities for immunizations in children affected by HIV presenting for routine outpatient follow-up. METHODS:A cross-sectional study of immunization status of children affected by HIV presenting for routine ou...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhattacharya SD,Bhattacharyya S,Chatterjee D,Niyogi SK,Chauhan N,Sudar A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00