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Paraquat poisoning: An unusual lung toxicity
Paraquat poisoning is an uncommonly faced but fatal poisoning. Paraquat gets accumulated in lung tissues by active absorption against concentration gradient and causes oxidative injury. We hereby, describe a fourteen years old boy admitted following ingestion of paraquat (approximately 10–15ml)…
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COVID-19 infection outbreak among health care workers: perspective from a low-middle income country
To the Editor, The new pandemic COVID -19 caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a global threat. So far, more than 11 million infections and more than five hundred thousand deaths have been reported worldwide. In India the number of cases as of 5th July, 2020 is…
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Functional Outcomes in Survivors of Pediatric Sepsis: A Scoping Review and Discussion of Implications for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
BackgroundPediatric sepsis is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where there is a huge burden of infectious diseases. Despite shortage of resources, adapting protocol-based care has reduced sepsis-related deaths but survivors of pediatric…
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Effect of prehospital transport factors on shock index, serum lactate, and mortality in children with septic shock: A prospective observational study
Context: Many children with septic shock either present late or are recognized late due to various reasons. Shock index (SI) is a valuable screening tool in dentifying high-risk septic patients in emergency department. Whether prehospital transport factors affect SI and clinical outcomes has not…
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Association of Serum Ferritin Levels with Metabolic Syndrome in India: a Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Metabolic syndrome is a known risk factor for various diseases including coronary artery disease and is associated with subclinical-inflammation. Various inflammatory markers have been evaluated in metabolic syndrome. However, the data evaluating serum ferritin in metabolic syndrome is…
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Multiple opportunistic infection-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in nephrotic syndrome: A case report
Multiple opportunistic coinfections during corticosteroid therapy for the nephrotic syndrome are uncommon. Infection-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and potentially fatal multisystem disorder, manifesting as a state of hypercytokinemia in response to an infectious…
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An unusual case of heart failure due to Plasmodium vivax infection with a favorable outcome
Although malaria is one of the oldest types of parasitic infection, we have recently witnessed substantial changes in the outcome of malarial infections. Severe Plasmodium vivax infections have recently become more frequent, and are occasionally associated with fatal outcomes. Cardiac arrhythmia…
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Comparison of Prevalence and Outcomes of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Using Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference Criteria and Berlin Definition
ObjectivesOur objective was to compare the prevalence and outcomes of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome using the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC) criteria and Berlin definitions.MethodsWe screened case records of all children aged 1 month to 17 years of age…
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A case report from India
With reports of a multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to COVID-19 infection resembling Kawasaki disease, there is an increasing need for awareness of this condition, especially in resource-limited settings. Herein, we report a 6-year-old previously healthy boy, who…
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Functional outcomes in children with severe sepsis – A prospective observational study
Objective: To evaluate functional outcomes in children with severe sepsis and septic shock admitted to the PICU using Pediatric Overall Performance Category Scale (POPC) and Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category (PCPC) scales at discharge/death as compared to baseline scores. Methods: We…
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Dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated children: a randomized controlled trial
Objectives: To compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine and midazolam for sedation of mechanically ventilated children admitted to PICU. Secondary objectives were to compare the top up doses of fentanyl and paralytic agents, length of mechanical ventilation, ICU stay and hospital stay, and adverse…
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Efficacy and Safety of Anti-malarial Drugs (Chloroquine and Hydroxy-Chloroquine) in Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Anti-malarial drugs inhibit coronaviruses in-vitro. Few published studies have evaluated the safety and efficacy of these drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 infection.Materials and Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials and observational studies. Major…
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Acute gut injury: prevalence and impact on outcome in critically ill children
Objectives: Primary: To estimate prevalence of acute gut injury (AGI) in critically ill children during first week. Secondary: To estimate impact of AGI on mortality in critically ill children. Material and Methods: Current study is a part of larger prospective cohort study which includes all…
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Effect of preconception multiple micronutrients vs. iron–folic acid supplementation on maternal and birth outcomes among women from developing countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundMaternal malnutrition affects the somatic growth of the fetus and subsequent adverse events during infancy and childhood period. Though trials have been conducted on multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplements initiated during the preconception period, there is no collated evidence on…
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Effect of Peer Counselling by Mother Support Groups on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices: The Lalitpur Experience
Objective: Our primary objective was to evaluate the effect of peer counselling by mother support groups (MSG's) in improving the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in the community. Methods: We conducted this repeated-measure before and after study in the Lalitpur district of Uttar…
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Renal detection of Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium knowlesi in malaria associated acute kidney injury: a retrospective case–control study
Abstract Objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent presentation in malaria infections. Several cases of AKI that are accompanied by clinical symptoms of malaria infection, such as fever, nausea, respiratory distress, and anemia remain undiagnosed due to challenges in accurate diagnosis…
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Norepinephrine Plus Dobutamine Versus Epinephrine As First-Line Vasoactive Agents in Children With Fluid Refractory Cold Septic Shock
OBJECTIVES:. Our objective was to compare norepinephrine plus dobutamine versus epinephrine as the first-line agent in children with fluid refractory cold septic shock. DESIGN:. Open-label randomized controlled study. SETTING:. A single-center PICU from North India. PATIENTS:. Children 2 months to…