scholarly journals Assessment of tongue depressor-related tongue swelling in pediatric patients with ultrasonography: A prospective, case-controlled observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Merih Onal
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Tongue Depressor ◽  
Tongue Swelling

scholarly journals Costs of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatric Patients in Spain: Chrystal Observational Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. A603
Author(s):  
J López-Bastida ◽  
J Oliva Moreno ◽  
JP López-Siguero ◽  
LA Vázquez ◽  
D Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Pediatric Patients

A prospective observational study of IVC filters in pediatric patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Raffini ◽  
Anne Marie Cahill ◽  
Jeffrey Hellinger ◽  
Catherine Manno
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Ivc Filters

Impact of Traditional Versus Flavored Tongue Depressors on Pediatric Oropharynx Exam

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 1053-1057
Author(s):  
Brian Murray ◽  
Marina Gore ◽  
Nicole R. Leonard ◽  
Nadia M. Pearson ◽  
Jeremiah J. Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Provider Perceptions ◽  
Patient Discomfort ◽  
Tongue Depressor ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Secondary Outcomes

We compared patient-reported discomfort associated with oropharynx examination using traditional (unflavored) versus flavored tongue depressors among pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department in a single-blinded, placebo-controlled randomized trial using a convenience sample ages 3 to 12 years. Our primary outcome was patient discomfort. Secondary outcomes included provider perceptions of patient discomfort, provider-reported examination ease, and caregiver perceptions of patient discomfort. Of 96 recruited patients, 92 (95.8%) completed the study. Forty-six (50%) were randomized to a traditional tongue depressor. Mean patient-reported oropharynx examination discomfort scores were 2.3 cm (95% confidence interval = 1.4-3.2 cm) with traditional tongue depressors versus 1.9 cm (95% confidence interval = 1.0-2.8 cm) with flavored tongue depressors ( P = .72). There were similarly no significant differences between the 2 arms with regard to any of the secondary outcomes. We conclude that the use of flavored tongue depressors does not appear to significantly alleviate discomfort associated with examination of the oropharynx in pediatric patients.

scholarly journals Hypocalcemia following Neridronate Administration in Pediatric Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Prospective Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 093-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelina Maines ◽  
Elisa Tadiotto ◽  
Grazia Morandi ◽  
Michela Fedrizzi ◽  
Rossella Gaudino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Osteogenesis Imperfecta ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Significant Risk Factor ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
D Values

AbstractThe use of intravenous bisphosphonates has been linked to hypocalcemia both in children and adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The aims of this study were: (1) to investigate the incidence of hypocalcemia in the first 48 hours (T48) after neridronate infusion in a pediatric population with OI and (2) to assess any correlation between the baseline values of calcium, vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) and bone turnover markers, and the postinfusion calcium values. We conducted a prospective observational study on 37 pediatric patients. All patients were treated with a single infusion of neridronate at a dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg. The study provided two postinfusion reassessments: 24 hours (T24) and T48 after neridronate administration. Hypocalcemia was observed in 11% of patients at T24 and in 50% of patients at T48 from neridronate infusion. We observed a positive linear correlation between the baseline vitamin D values and postinfusion calcium values, both at baseline and at T24 and T48. Hypocalcemia was mild and asymptomatic in all cases. Postinfusion calcium levels were related to baseline vitamin D levels. Consequently, low vitamin D levels should be considered a significant risk factor for hypocalcemia and should be carefully investigated and treated before neridronate infusion.

Use of the Transrectal Ultrasound Probe in Aspiration and Drainage in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 908-914
Author(s):  
Walid Mabrouk Mubarak ◽  
Natasha Sheikh ◽  
Philip John ◽  
Michael J. Temple ◽  
Joao G. Amaral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Transrectal Ultrasound ◽  
Retrospective Observational Study ◽  
Ultrasound Probe

scholarly journals Concordance between the loss of resistance technique and ultrasound in measuring the distance from the skin to the epidural space in pediatric patients: Observational study

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Piedad Cecilia Echeverry-Marín ◽  
Andrea Carolina Pérez-Pradilla ◽  
Bernardo Reyes-Escobar ◽  
Rocío del Pilar Pereira-Ospina ◽  
Manuela Quiroga-Carrillo
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Dura Mater ◽  
Epidural Space ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Ligamentum Flavum ◽  
Standard Technique ◽  
Conventional Technique ◽  
Ultrasound Measurement ◽  
Loss Of Resistance

Introduction: The use of ultrasound in regional anesthesia has become a standard technique to improve nerve block accuracy and reduce associated complications. The literature reports a good correlation between the distance from the skin to the dura mater or the ligamentum flavum measured on ultrasound and the conventional technique of “loss of resistance”. Latin American populations have not been included in the studies conducted so far but, because of differences in physical build, it is important to determine whether this correlation is maintained in the various populations. This paper offers new information about the role of ultrasound in determining the distance to the ligamentum flavum and recognizing the proximity of the dura mater to avoid accidental puncture of this structure in Latin American populations. Objective: To determine correlation and concordance in estimating the distance from the skin to the epidural space between the loss of resistance technique and ultrasound measurement. Methodology: Observational study conducted in 52 pediatric patients who received general anesthesia plus peridural analgesia for acute perioperative pain management between July 2014 and November 2015 to assess correlation and concordance between loss of resistance and ultrasound measurement of distance to the epidural space. Results: There is a correlation between distances measured using the two techniques, which appears to be higher as patient age increases. As for concordance, the study found that 0.43 cm should be added to the ultrasound measurement to achieve agreement with the distance obtained using the loss of resistance technique; however, the interval between the two measurements is 1.15 cm. Conclusions: A correlation was found between the measurement taken from the skin to the peridural space using ultrasound and the measurement obtained with the traditional needle puncture and loss of resistance technique. Although concordance was not as expected and the distance measured with ultrasound may be smaller than the real measurement with the needle, ultrasound offers good guidance regarding proximity to the peridural space.

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