Chest X-ray findings of COVID-19 pneumonia in children: Experiences in a multicenter study in Thailand.

Introduction: Although chest X-ray is commonly used to diagnose COVID-19 pneumonia, few studies have explored findings in pediatric patients. This study aimed to reveal chest X-ray characteristics in children with COVID-19 pneumonia and compare between non-severe and severe cases.

Methods: This multicenter, nationwide retrospective study included all children aged 0 to 15 years who were admitted to 13 medical facilities throughout Thailand with COVID-19 pneumonia between January 2020 and October 2021.

Development and validation of the predictive score for pediatric COVID-19 pneumonia: A nationwide, multicenter study.

Background: Due to the possibility of asymptomatic pneumonia in children with COVID-19 leading to overexposure to radiation and problems in limited-resource settings, we conducted a nationwide, multi-center study to determine the risk factors of pneumonia in children with COVID-19 in order to create a pediatric pneumonia predictive score, with score validation.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study done by chart review of all children aged 0-15 years admitted to 13 medical centers across Thailand during the study period. Univariate and multivariate analyses as well as backward and forward stepwise logistic regression were used to generate a final prediction model of the pneumonia score.

Factors Associated with Failure of Intermittent Nebulization with Short-Acting Beta-Agonists in Children with Severe Asthma Exacerbation.

Purpose: Intermittent nebulization of short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) is the initial treatment of choice for children with asthma exacerbation. However, children with severe asthma exacerbation (SAE) may not show an adequate response and need aggressive stepwise therapy. We aimed to explore factors associated with a poor response to intermittent nebulized SABA in children with SAE.

Continuous versus intermittent short-acting β2-agonists nebulization as first-line therapy in hospitalized children with severe asthma exacerbation: a propensity score matching analysis.

Background: Short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) nebulization is commonly prescribed for children hospitalized with severe asthma exacerbation. Either intermittent or continuous delivery has been considered safe and efficient. The comparative efficacy of these two modalities is inconclusive.

Nomogram for prediction of the risk of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, using transcutaneous bilirubin.

Assessing the risk of developing severe hyperbilirubinemia, based on a nomogram has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The objectives of this study were: 1) To develop an hour-specific nomogram, using transcutaneous bilirubin level (TCB, Bilicheck, SpecRx, Inc, Norcross, GA, USA), in Thai newborn infants and 2) To determine the risk zones that will predict the development of severe hyperbilirubinemia. Three hundred and ninety two (392) healthy neonates, born by C-section, were recruited from November 2003 to May 2004.