Publications by authors named "Mehmet Arda Kılınc"

Pediatric trauma represents a significant source of morbidity and mortality in children, encompassing a broad spectrum of injuries. Despite advancements in the treatment and prevention of injuries, the risk of trauma in children remains a persistent concern. Severe trauma cases often necessitate admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

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Background: This study evaluated of clinical characteristics, outcomes, and mortality risk factors of a severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children admitted to a the pediatric intensive care unit.

Methods: A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted between March 2020 and April 2021 at 41 PICUs in Turkey. The study population comprised 322 children diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aims to evaluate the skills of pediatric healthcare providers in Turkey regarding the recognition of heart rhythm abnormalities and the use of defibrillators, emphasizing the necessity of BLS and ALS training for improved emergency care outcomes.* -
  • Conducted as a cross-sectional survey involving 716 healthcare participants, findings indicated that a majority had received BLS-ALS training, leading to increased confidence and knowledge in performing defibrillation procedures, especially among trained physicians.* -
  • Results showed that non-certified healthcare providers struggled with administering correct doses during cardioversion and defibrillation, highlighting the importance of proper training in improving the effectiveness of emergency interventions in pediatric settings.*
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Background/aim: To characterize the clinical course of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and high flow humidified nasal cannula ventilation (HFNC) procedures; perform risk analysis for ventilation failure.

Material And Methods: This prospective, multi-centered, observational study was conducted in 352 PICU admissions (1 month-18 years) between 2016 and 2017. SPSS-22 was used to assess clinical data, define thresholds for ventilation parameters and perform risk analysis.

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Objective: The objective of this study was to detect variables associated with burnout syndrome (BS) in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and pediatric emergency medicine departments (PEDs) in high-volume centers from different parts of Turkey.

Methods: An observational, cross-sectional multicenter study was performed. The Maslach Burnout Inventory scale was administered to all of health care providers working in PICUs and PEDs.

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Unlabelled: The aim of this report is to describe the successful use of pralidoxime in a pediatric patient who accidentally ingested 12 mg of rivastigmine and presented to the emergency department with weakness, drowsiness, hyporeactivity to environmental stimuli, and full cholinergic syndrome.

Case: The patient presented to the emergency department 2 hours after a suspected ingestion of rivastigmine. He was sleepy but oriented and cooperative, hypotonic, and hyporeflexic and has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13 (E3M6V4).

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Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a primary immune deficiency causing predisposition to infections with specific microorganisms, species and being the most common ones. A 16-year-old boy with a mutation in CYBB gene coding gp91 protein (X-linked disease) developed a liver abscess due to . In addition to medical therapy, surgical treatment was necessary for the management of the disease.

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Intubation is a core airway skill in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM). The data on pediatric endotracheal intubation in the emergency department, especially in developing countries, is currently very limited. This study was designed to describe the frequency, clinical features and outcomes of pediatric intubation in a large children`s hospital.

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