Dimensions of Cardiac Chambers and Great Vessels by Cross-Sectional Echocardiography in Infants and Children

AbstractPericardiocentesis is usually an easy and uncomplicated procedure when guided by cross-sectional echocardiography, but an abnormal intracardiac or extrapericardial position of the puncture system can occur, especially in children. Injection of echo contrast medium through the puncture needle is a very sensitive, quick, easy and harmless procedure which can be performed at the bedside in all cases in which doubt remains concerning the location of the needle. Prompt enhancement of signal intensity of the peri-cardial fluid validates the correct intrapericardial position, and permits visualization of the tip of the needle. Absence of echodense formations excludes an intrapericardial position. We recommend the use of echo contrast medium during pericardiocentesis whenever blood is aspirated through the needle, or if there is any doubt concerning its location.

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Assessment of Parents' Awareness of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Infants and Children and Related Demographic Factors: A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics ◽

10.5812/compreped.107529 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Abolhassan Seyezadeh ◽

Mohamad Reza Tohidi ◽

Mehdi Sameni ◽

Mohammad Saleh Seyedzadeh ◽

Sara Hookari

Keyword(s):

Urinary Tract ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Parental Awareness ◽

History Of ◽

Tract Infections ◽

In Infants And Children

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the second most common infection in children. Parents’ lack of awareness and information about UTIs ultimately leads to delayed referral for treatment, which raises many concerns in parents. Objectives: The research aimed to evaluate the parental awareness of UTIs in infants and children and related demographic factors. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, 270 parents who had a child or infant with UTIs referring to the Nephrology Clinic of Mohammad Kermanshahi Hospital in Kermanshah, Iran, in 2018 were selected by a convenience sampling method. To analyze the data, the chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used. Results: According to the results, the parental awareness of the symptoms of UTIs in children was moderate, and the overall score on the awareness of complications, treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of UTIs in children was high. There were statistically significant relationships between the parental age and knowledge of UTI treatment in children, between paternal education and treatment and diagnosis and the total score of knowledge on UTIs in children, and between maternal education and awareness of the symptoms and how to prevent UTIs. Further, there was a statistical relationship between the children’s history of UTIs and the awareness of how to diagnose and treat UTIs in children (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Given the results, educational programs must be promoted to raise parents' awareness of UTIs in infants and children, especially UTI symptoms in lower educated, elderly parents whose other children have not had any history of UTIs.

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Real-time cross-sectional echocardiographic imaging and measurement of the patent ductus arteriosus in infants and children.

Circulation ◽

10.1161/01.cir.58.2.343 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 58 (2) ◽

pp. 343-354 ◽

Cited By ~ 100

Author(s):

D J Sahn ◽

H D Allen

Keyword(s):

Patent Ductus Arteriosus ◽

Real Time ◽

Ductus Arteriosus ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

In Infants And Children ◽

Patent Ductus

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Diaphragmatic function in infants and children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a cross-sectional study†

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery ◽

10.1093/ejcts/ezx391 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 740-747 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sonia Khirani ◽

Alessandro Amaddeo ◽

Naziha Khen-Dunlop ◽

Jorge Olmo Arroyo ◽

Alexandre Lapillonne ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽

Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Diaphragmatic Function ◽

In Infants And Children

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N-TERMINAL PRO-B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN WITH NON-CARDIAC DISEASES

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal ◽

10.51253/pafmj.v71i3.3781 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (3) ◽

pp. 840-43

Author(s):

Humaira Ali ◽

Junaid M Alam ◽

Shazia Naureen

Keyword(s):

Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽

Natriuretic Peptide ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Troponin I ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Creatinine Kinase ◽

Cardiac Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

In Infants And Children

Objective: To evaluate the levels of N-terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide in infants and children with non-cardiac diseases especially respiratory diseases. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Pathology/Biochemistry Laboratory Services of Liaquat National Hospital Karachi Pakistan, from Dec 2018 to Nov 2019. Methodology: Infants and children admitted to the Pediatric department with non-cardiac diseases were included in the study. Non-probability consecutive sampling was done. Blood was taken and analyzed for N- terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide, Troponin I, urea, creatinine, Lactate dehydrogenase, Creatinine Kinase, lactate and sodium analysis. Results: Out of the 93 patients, 74 (80%) were diagnosed with respiratory disorders, with bronchopneumonia making up 54 (59%) Bronchiolitis 15 (17%) and 4% had miscellaneous respiratory diseases. Out of the remaining 20%, 8 (9%) patients were diagnosed with sepsis, and the remaining 11% were diagnosed with miscellaneous diseases. There was a positive correlation of N- terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide with Troponin I, urea, creatinine, Creatinine Kinase and Lactate dehydrogenase levels (p<0.05). Conclusion: N- terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide levels were found to be raised in pediatric patients with non-cardiac diseases especially broncho-pneumonia and in future it may be used as a marker of bronchopneumonia in children.

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Understanding Limited Use of Amplification in Infants and Children Who Are Hard of Hearing

Perspectives on Hearing and Hearing Disorders in Childhood ◽

10.1044/hhdc25.1.15 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 15-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ryan W. McCreery ◽

Elizabeth A. Walker ◽

Meredith Spratford

Keyword(s):

Hard Of Hearing ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Needs ◽

Case Examples ◽

Hearing Aid Use ◽

Wide Range ◽

In Infants And Children

The effectiveness of amplification for infants and children can be mediated by how much the child uses the device. Existing research suggests that establishing hearing aid use can be challenging. A wide range of factors can influence hearing aid use in children, including the child's age, degree of hearing loss, and socioeconomic status. Audiological interventions, including using validated prescriptive approaches and verification, performing on-going training and orientation, and communicating with caregivers about hearing aid use can also increase hearing aid use by infants and children. Case examples are used to highlight the factors that influence hearing aid use. Potential management strategies and future research needs are also discussed.

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