Publications by authors named "Janete L Portela"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess whether measuring cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ferritin levels can help diagnose purulent meningitis (PM) in children.
- Researchers analyzed 81 children suspected of having meningitis, measuring CSF ferritin levels and comparing results across three diagnostic groups: PM, aseptic meningitis (AM), and no meningitis.
- Findings showed significantly higher CSF ferritin levels in children with PM compared to those with AM or no meningitis, suggesting that CSF ferritin could serve as a valuable biomarker for diagnosing PM in affected children.
Objective: to compare the efficacy of two analgesia protocols (ketamine versus morphine) associated with midazolam for the reduction of dislocations or closed fractures in children.
Methods: randomized clinical trial comparing morphine (0.1mg/kg; max 5mg) and ketamine (2.