Efficacy of Burosumab Every 2 Weeks in an Adult with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia: Should We Learn from Children?

X-linked hypophosphatemia is a genetic condition that leads to fibroblast-growth-factor 23 (FGF23) increase, causing phosphate renal wasting. Since 2018, burosumab, an anti-FGF23 antibody, has been used for this disease with different dosage in children and adults. We report the case of burosumab administration every 2 weeks, as usually done in children.

Point-of-Care Thoracic Ultrasound in Children: New Advances in Pediatric Emergency Setting.

Point-of-care thoracic ultrasound at the patient's bedside has increased significantly recently, especially in pediatric settings. Its low cost, rapidity, simplicity, and repeatability make it a practical examination to guide diagnosis and treatment choices, especially in pediatric emergency departments. The fields of application of this innovative imaging method are many and include primarily the study of lungs but also that of the heart, diaphragm, and vessels.

Assessment of Cardio-Respiratory Function in Overweight and Obese Children Wearing Face Masks during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objective: To evaluate whether the use of a surgical and N95 mask for overweight and obese children was associated with respiratory distress.

Methods: We enrolled 15 healthy and 14 overweight or obese children. We performed two sessions: one wearing a surgical, the other an N95 mask.

Clinical picture and long-term symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection in an Italian pediatric population.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 infection in the pediatric age group has a milder course than in adults, but in some cases even children may present with severe forms or develop long-term consequences. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical features, long-term effects, lifestyle changes and psychological effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a pediatric sample of the Italian population.

Methods: We conducted a telephone survey among 3075 children infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the Latina Local Health Authority.

Assessment of respiratory function in children wearing a N95 mask with or without an exhalation valve: Data compared.

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, universal face masking represents one of the most important strategies to limit the spread of infection. However, their use in children is still highly debated (Esposito and Principi, 2020; Esposito et al., 2020) and there are few data (Lubrano et al.

Effects of N95 Mask Use on Pulmonary Function in Children.

Objective: To assess whether use of an N95 mask by children is associated with episodes of desaturation or respiratory distress.

Study Design: Twenty-two healthy children were assigned at random to 1 of 2 groups: one group wearing N95 masks without an exhalation valve and the other group wearing N95 masks with an exhalation valve. We tracked changes in partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide (P), oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and respiratory rate over 72 minutes of mask use.

Safety Standards: Implementing Fall Prevention Interventions and Sustaining Lower Fall Rates by Promoting the Culture of Safety on an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review a quality improvement project aimed to examine how nurse leaders in an inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) unit can reduce the number of patient falls by implementing multiple fall prevention interventions and sustain their results by promoting a strong culture of safety on the unit.

Design And Methods: A retrospective review of IPR fall rates was performed. Quarterly fall rates were then compared with implementation dates of fall prevention interventions (safety huddles, signage, and hourly rounding).