1.
J Pediatr
; 128(3): 379-82, 1996 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8774510
ABSTRACT
Two infants with urea cycle disorders had life-threatening hyperammonemia within the first 5 days of life. Both patients were small for dates, poorly oxygenated, and hemodynamically unstable. We employed a combination of extracorporeal oxygenation and hemodialysis to provide high-flow filtration in a controlled system to rapidly detoxify both patients.
Subject(s)
Ammonia/blood , Coma/therapy , Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation , Hemofiltration/methods , Metabolism, Inborn Errors/blood , Renal Dialysis/methods , Coma/etiology , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , Metabolism, Inborn Errors/complications
2.
J Pediatr
; 113(3): 421-9, 1988 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2900885
ABSTRACT
We have attempted to dispel many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the use of narcotic analgesics in the treatment of childhood pain. Our hope is that an improved understanding and the application of effective, safe therapy will minimize the suffering of the child with acute or chronic pain.