Characterizing the Risk Factors Associated With Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients After Central Venous Line Placement.

Objectives: With the apparent increase in venous thromboembolism noted in the pediatric population, it is important to define which children are at risk for clots and to determine optimal preventative therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors for venous thromboembolism in pediatric patients with central venous line placement.

Methods: This was an observational, retrospective, case-control study.

Diastolic hypotension in pediatric patients with asthma receiving continuous albuterol.

Objectives: Concerns have been raised regarding cardiac side effects of continuous high-dose albuterol nebulization in status asthmaticus management. Our study goal was to determine prevalence and potential risk factors for hypotension development during continuous albuterol administration in pediatric patients.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital from 1 January 2011 to 31 August 2012.