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The brain of the infant and young child is a developing, dynamic, structure subject to functional remodelling under the influence of factors responsible for optimal neuronal development and synaptogenesis. It exhibits age dependent variation in metabolic rate, blood flow, and ability to tolerate oxidative stress. It is also characterized by an exuberance of neurotransmitter activity, particularly...
Understanding the etiology of severe burns injuries and identifying high risk groups are essential for allotting resources for prevention and treatment. The objective of this study was to develop a profile of severe childhood burns in Israel.A retrospective study of children (ages 0–14) hospitalized with a burn, between 1998 and 2004. Data from all five burn units in Israel was retrieved from the...
Severe burns in children can result in prolonged suffering, disability, disfigurement, and in impaired physical and mental development. Hospitalization rates of children with burns are much higher than for children with other trauma. Therefore, various child burn prevention programs have been implemented, but their efficacy has been evaluated only by assessment of knowledge or satisfaction rather...
AIM: To review guidelines on the indications for skull radiographs with a view to improving compliance and reducing unnecessary irradiation of children.METHODS: Three audits on the indications, compliance and effect on practice of differing sets of guidelines for skull radiographs following paediatric head trauma were performed. After each audit, alterations in clinical practice with modifications...
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