Comparison of Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube Placement in Neonates.

Objective: We hypothesize that the time, number of attempts and physiologic stability of placement of an LMA would be superior compared to ETT.

Study Design: Videotape and physiologic parameters of LMA (n = 36) and ETT (n = 31) placement procedures for infants 28-36 weeks gestation were reviewed.

Results: Duration of attempts (32 vs 66 sec, p < 0.

Attenuated peripheral endothelial function among women treated with aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer.

Purpose: Data on long-term cardiovascular effects of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are limited and conflicting. We sought to evaluate the effect of AIs on peripheral endothelial function in patients with breast cancer.

Patients And Methods: This is an observational, prospective study of postmenopausal women with breast cancer who were enrolled at the initiation of cancer treatment.

Mediastinal seminoma presenting with superior vena cava syndrome.

We present a rare cause of superior vena cava syndrome (SVC) in a previously healthy male aged 31 years. Malignancy was suspected due to unintentional weight loss and childhood exposure to radioactive fallout from a nuclear facility accident. A very large anterior mediastinal mass was identified and demonstrated to be an extragonadal seminoma.

Feasibility of Laryngeal Mask Airway Device Placement in Neonates.

Background: The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has been used in adult and pediatric populations for decades. While the familiarity of its use in the neonatal population is increasing, there are few data investigating this.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of LMA placement in neonates by investigating the time and number of attempts required for successful placement and physiologic stability during the placement of the device.

Statewide Dissemination of Sesame Street Resources for Families Affected by Incarceration.

The number of children with an incarcerated parent has increased nearly 80% in the past 20 years. Despite the growing need, few educational resources exist to promote the emotional health of young children with incarcerated parents. To address this need, Sesame Street recently released developmentally appropriate, multimedia resources, and piloted the dissemination of those resources in 10 states.