[Results of a protocol for etiologic diagnosis of pneumopathies on immunosuppressed children (author's transl)].

A protocol for etiologic diagnosis has been used on 40 immuno suppressed children with pulmonary infiltrate. The purpose of this protocol is to permit an early etiologic diagnosis, concomitant infections by several pathogen agents being frequently seen. An endobronchial brushing is first performed; the results being obtained between 24 to 48 hours.

[Severity factors of poisoning in children admitted to intensive care units].

From 1964 to 1976, 854 children were admitted with poisoning to three intensive care units in Paris. The severity of the condition has been assessed in terms of the patients received: 1. observation only (67%).