The accuracy of spot sign in predicting hematoma expansion after intracerebral hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
FZ Du, R Jiang, M Gu, C He, J Guan - PLoS One, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Purpose The role of spot sign on computed tomography angiography (CTA) for predicting
hematoma expansion (HE) after primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has been the focus …
hematoma expansion (HE) after primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has been the focus …
Diagnostic value of biomarkers for paediatric urinary tract infections in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis
HA Boon, T Struyf, D Bullens, A Van den Bruel… - BMC Family …, 2021 - Springer
Background Accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infection is essential as children left
untreated may suffer permanent renal injury. Aim To compare the diagnostic values of …
untreated may suffer permanent renal injury. Aim To compare the diagnostic values of …
Should all acutely ill children in primary care be tested with point-of-care CRP: a cluster randomised trial
JY Verbakel, MB Lemiengre, T De Burghgraeve… - BMC medicine, 2016 - Springer
Background Point-of-care blood C-reactive protein (CRP) testing has diagnostic value in
helping clinicians rule out the possibility of serious infection. We investigated whether it …
helping clinicians rule out the possibility of serious infection. We investigated whether it …
Dealing with low-incidence serious diseases in general practice
F Buntinx, D Mant, A Van den Bruel… - British Journal of …, 2011 - bjgp.org
Cost-effective health care depends on high-quality triage. The most challenging aspect of
triage, which GPs confront on a regular basis, is diagnosing rare but serious disease. Failure …
triage, which GPs confront on a regular basis, is diagnosing rare but serious disease. Failure …
Validation of a Paediatric Early Warning Score: first results and implications of usage
J Fuijkschot, B Vernhout, J Lemson… - European journal of …, 2015 - Springer
Timely recognition of deterioration of hospitalised children is important to improve mortality.
We developed a modified Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and studied the effects by …
We developed a modified Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and studied the effects by …
In-vitro diagnostic point-of-care tests in paediatric ambulatory care: A systematic review and meta-analysis
O Van Hecke, M Raymond, JJ Lee, P Turner… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Paediatric consultations form a significant proportion of all consultations in
ambulatory care. Point-of-care tests (POCTs) may offer a potential solution to improve …
ambulatory care. Point-of-care tests (POCTs) may offer a potential solution to improve …
Antibiotic utilization in hospitalized children under 2 years of age with influenza or respiratory syncytial virus infection–a comparative, retrospective analysis
C Papan, M Willersinn, C Weiß, M Karremann… - BMC Infectious …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Infections due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza virus
(FLU) are leading causes of hospitalization in young children. Yet, there is little data on …
(FLU) are leading causes of hospitalization in young children. Yet, there is little data on …
Management of children with fever at risk for pediatric sepsis: a prospective study in pediatric emergency care
Objective: To study warning signs of serious infections in febrile children presenting to PED,
ascertain their risk of having sepsis, and evaluate their management. Design: Prospective …
ascertain their risk of having sepsis, and evaluate their management. Design: Prospective …
Monitoring peripheral perfusion in critically ill patients at the bedside
ME van Genderen, J van Bommel… - Current opinion in critical …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Subjective assessments and optical techniques provide important information regarding
peripheral circulation. Moreover, these techniques are relatively easy to implement and …
peripheral circulation. Moreover, these techniques are relatively easy to implement and …
The evolving value of older biomarkers in the clinical diagnosis of pediatric sepsis
PPC Lim, DJ Bondarev, AM Edwards, CM Hoyen… - Pediatric …, 2023 - nature.com
Sepsis remains the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide. The evolving definition
of pediatric sepsis is extrapolated from adult studies. Although lacking formal validation in …
of pediatric sepsis is extrapolated from adult studies. Although lacking formal validation in …