Publications by authors named "Sonia Sanchiz Cardenas"

Article Synopsis
  • Lung ultrasound could be a valuable tool in predicting the severity of lung disease and the need for extended ventilatory support in critically ill children.
  • In a study involving 538 children in the ICU, those requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation (over 7 days) had significantly higher lung ultrasound scores at 12 and 48-72 hours post-admission.
  • The lung ultrasound score demonstrated a strong correlation with oxygen levels and was effective in predicting prolonged mechanical ventilation, showing high accuracy in both initial assessment and multivariable analysis.
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Introduction: The purpose of this study is to describe the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) disease characteristics and management in children admitted to the pediatric intensive care units (PICU).

Methods: The present study was based on a national multicentric prospective registry including PICU patients with SARS-CoV2 infection or symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

Results: A total of 298 patients were admitted to 41 different Spanish PICUs.

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Introduction: Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is one of the most common causes of serious bacterial infection in infants. Renal scarring is the most prevalent long-term complication.

Objectives: To review the incidence of renal scarring within 6 months after an episode of APN in children under 36 months and its relationship with imaging studies, clinical settings, and bacteriology.

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