BMC Pediatrics - Latest articlesThe latest articles from BMC Pediatrics (ISSN 1471-2431) published by BioMed CentralThe TOBY Study. Whole body hypothermia for the treatment of perinatal asphyxial encephalopathy: A randomised controlled trial- April 30, 2008 Background: A hypoxic-ischaemic insult occurring around the time of birth may result in an encephalopathic state characterised by the need for resuscitation at birth, neurological depression, seizures and electroencephalographic abnormalities. There is an increasing risk of death or neurodevelopmental abnormalities with more severe encephalopathy. Current management consists of maintaining physiological parameters within the normal range and treating seizures with anticonvulsants.Studies in...http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/8/17 Acute-phase reactants after paediatric cardiac arrest. Procalcitonin as marker of immediate outcome- April 30, 2008 ObjectiveProcalcitonin (PCT) and C reactive protein (CRP) have been used as infection parameters. PCT increase correlates with the infection's severity, course, and mortality. Post-cardiocirculatory arrest syndrome may be related to an early systemic inflammatory response, and may possibly be associated with an endotoxin tolerance. Our objective was to report the time profile of PCT and CRP levels after paediatric cardiac arrest and to assess if they could be use as markers of immediate...http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/8/18 Anthropometric surrogates to identify low birth weight Nepalese newborns: a hospital-based study- April 25, 2008 Background: In Nepal, more than 90% of the deliveries take place at home where birth weight is often not recorded. In developing countries, low birth weight (LBW, <2500 grams) accounts for 6080% of neonatal deaths. Early identification and referral of LBW babies for extra essential newborn care is vital in preventing neonatal deaths. Studies carried out in different populations have suggested that the use of newborn anthropometric surrogates of birth weight may be a simple and reliable...http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/8/16 |