[A premature neonate with a right pre-auricular swelling].

We present a 14-day-old premature born girl with a temperature of 37.8°C and a swelling and redness of the right parotid gland. Laboratory tests revealed a CRP of 79 mg/l and ultrasound examination confirmed a parotitis.

[Dieffenbachia poisoning in an infant].

Background: Plant poisoning is becoming an increasingly common reason to consult a doctor.

Case Description: A 7-month-old infant was sent to the emergency room by her general practitioner with a suspected apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). Her parents reported the sudden development of fluctuating restlessness and listlessness, superficial breathing, vomiting, drowsiness and episodes of loss of consciousness.

FiO2 predicts outcome in infants with respiratory syncytial virus-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Objective: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection can progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in infants. ARDS is a life-threatening condition that is characterized by severe hypoxemia, defined as PaO(2)/FiO(2) ratio <300 mmHg. This ratio is used in many trials as the sole oxygenation criterion for ARDS.