A hospital management algorithm for acute poisoning by Paraquat® in a pediatric population, a series of cases.

Paraquat®, or N,N′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride, is a bipyridyl compound used as a non-selective herbicide and desiccant that can cause acute poisoning through all routes of exposure. There is no known antidote, and the available treatments are based on avoiding its absorption and timely removing it, in adults and children. We describe a case series of 14 pediatric patients from the department of Cauca, Colombia, with acute intoxication after oral intake of paraquat.

Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia. A case report in Colombia.

Background: Schimke immune-osseous dysplasia (SIOD) is an ultra-rare multisystemic, monogenic, and autosomal recessive inherited disease caused by biallelic mutations in the gene. Approximately 100 cases have been reported worldwide. The disease is characterized by skeletal, renal, and immunological abnormalities.

Sjögren Syndrome in the Intensive Care Unit: An Observational Study.

Background/objective: Studies on the clinical characteristics, prognosis, and factors associated with mortality in patients with Sjögren syndrome (SS), particularly those in the intensive care unit (ICU), are limited. The present study aimed to describe clinical and immunological variables associated with mortality in patients with SS admitted to ICU at a single center in Cali, Colombia.

Methods: An observational, medical records review study was performed between 2011 and 2019 by reviewing the clinical records of patients with SS admitted to ICU at a high-complexity center.