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Référentiel métier-compétences pour la surspécialité de médecine d’urgence pédiatrique
La spécialité de pédiatrie doit se structurer autour d’un « tronc commun » de pédiatrie générale suivi d’une surspécialité pédiatrique, comme la pédiatrie d’urgence, dont l’enseignement recommandé est respectivem...
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Dypiridamole, a cGMP phosphodiesterase inhibitor, transiently improves the response to inhaled nitric oxide in two newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a frustating cause of respiratory failure associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Although in...
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Hemodynamics and oxygenation changes induced by the discontinuation of low-dose inhalational nitric oxide in newborn infants
To assess changes associated with nitric oxide (NO) discontinuation in neonates receiving inhalational NO therapy as a treatment for pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN).
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a complex disorder associated with a wide array of cardiopulmonary diseases. PPHN is characterized by marked pulmonary hypertension and altered vasore...
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Neonatal Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been successfully used to treat acute respiratory failure (ARF) in over 1000 neonates since Dr. Bartlett’s pioneering efforts and his first survivor in 1975 [1]. ...
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Pharmacology of Drugs in CPR
Cardiac arrest results in cessation of organ perfusion. Circulatory standstill leads to immediate cellular ischemia, anoxia and finally death. The brain is the most rapidly damaged organ, already after 4 to 6 ...