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Acquired infections in paediatric patients after cardiac surgery

Author: Appel, Ilse Nadine Date: 2015 Introduction: Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality following paediatric cardiac surgery. Aim: To determine the incidence, risk factors for and outcome of postoperative HAIs in the Paediatric ... Read more
Improved detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii in upper and lower respiratory tract specimens from children with suspected pneumocystis pneumonia using real-time PCR: a prospective study

Author: Samuel, Catherine M ; Whitelaw, Andrew ; Corcoran, Craig ; Morrow, Brenda ; Hsiao, Nei-Yuan ; Zampoli, Marco ; Zar, Heather Date: 2011 BACKGROUND: Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a major cause of hospitalization and mortality in HIV-infected African children. Microbiologic diagnosis relies predominantly on silver or immunofluorescent staining of a lower respiratory tract ... Read more c b
Lung function determinants and mortality of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis in South Africa 2007-2016

Author: Vandenbroucke, Natalie Joëlle Date: 2019 Objectives: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the commonest inherited disorders in South Africa, affecting all population groups. Progressive pulmonary disease with declining forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) is the main predictor ... Read more
Mobility Practices, Attitudes and Perceptions of Nurses, Doctors and Physiotherapists Regarding Early Mobilisation of Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units in Namibia. A Retrospective Record Review and Cross sectional Survey

Author: Francis, Savarna Olivia Date: 2021 Background: The main focus of care in intensive care units (ICU) has historically been on preventing mortality. With advancing knowledge and technology, more patients now survive their ICU stay. Therefore, critical care priorities have recently ... Read more
Outcomes following admission to paediatric intensive care: A systematic review

Author: Procter, Claire Date: 2020 Introduction Paediatric Intensive Care has developed rapidly in recent years with a dramatic increase in survival rates. However, there are increasing concerns regarding the impact that admission to a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has ... Read more
Peri-extubation practices and extubation failure in a South African tertiary paediatric intensive care unit

Author: Kilba, Marie-Charlyne Fatima Date: 2018 Objectives To describe the peri-extubation practices in a South African paediatric intensive care unit and to determine the prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of extubation failure. Design Prospective observational study. Setting ... Read more
The effect of inspiratory muscle training on clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life in children with neuromuscular disease and respiratory muscle weakness.

Author: Human, Anri Date: 2021 Background: Progressive respiratory muscle weakness and ineffective cough contributes to pulmonary morbidity and mortality in children with neuromuscular disease. Inspiratory muscle training aims to preserve or improve respiratory muscle ... Read more
The validation of a screening tool for the identification of feeding and swallowing difficulties in the paediatric population aged 0-2 years admitted to general medical wards

Author: Sibanda, Cynthia Date: 2019 Background: Feeding and swallowing difficulties (FSD) have been found in typically developing children as well as in children with complex medical conditions and developmental disabilities. These difficulties cause negative health consequences ... Read more
Why, how and when do children die in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in South Africa?

Author: Wege, Martha Helena Date: 2020 Objectives: To describe the characteristics of children who died and their modes of dying in a South African Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Design: Retrospective review of data extracted from the Child Healthcare Problem Identification ... Read more