Publications by authors named "Sajith Kesavan"
Background Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is the most common hospital-acquired infection. However, studies evaluating the factors associated with the risk of CLABSI in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) were limited in India. Objective The objective of our study is to evaluate the association of factors and the etiology causing CLABSI.
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- * Researchers analyzed data from 77 single ventricle patients who received PAB over a 20-year period, finding that 13% required reintervention within 18 months, primarily due to pulmonary blood flow modifications.
- * Key findings suggest that younger age, looser band placement, and the presence of genetic syndromes are associated with higher reintervention rates, with only a quarter of patients with genetic syndromes successfully reaching S2P. Further research on alternative treatment strategies is recommended.
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- The study aims to analyze the epidemiological factors, clinical profiles, and outcomes of COVID-19 related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) across different age groups, also assessing medium-term effects and disease severity indicators.
- Conducted at two hospitals in Kerala, India, the cohort study involved 41 diagnosed MIS-C patients with a mean age of 6.2 years, where most were previously healthy and notable cardiac issues were found in over half.
- Findings indicate that a significant number of patients required intensive care, with treatment primarily involving immunomodulatory therapy, and while most outcomes were favorable, some patients experienced lingering heart-related issues.
Neuromelioidosis Masquerading as Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis.
Indian Pediatr
December 2017
Background: Neuromelioidosis is a rare conduction, which is difficult to diagnose and treat.
Case Characteristics: Preadolescent girl presenting with prolonged fever, acute ascending paralysis and encephalopathy.
Outcome: Neuromelioidiosis was confirmed on brain biopsy culture.