Publications by authors named "Ursula Laasner"
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a nearly 50% decrease in emergency department (ED) visits among children in Switzerland, particularly affecting those aged 0-4 years, as analyzed over a four-year period.
- The study utilized data from three pediatric EDs to assess how non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) impacted ED utilization, with a notable drop in both urgent and non-urgent cases, although hospitalization rates remained stable in one center.
- Regional differences were evident in the decline of specific conditions, such as a decrease in respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases and an increase in trauma cases, indicating that healthcare policies should consider these variations moving forward.
Article Synopsis
- Children with trisomy 21 are at a higher risk of developing postoperative chylothorax after cardiac surgery compared to those without dysmorphic syndromes, with 16.9% of trisomy 21 patients affected versus 3% of others.
- The study examined data from 2255 patients over 10 years, focusing on the occurrence, characteristics, and outcomes related to chylothorax in these groups.
- Despite the increased incidence of chylothorax in trisomy 21 patients, outcomes like mortality and recovery parameters were similar to those of patients without dysmorphic syndromes, providing useful insights for healthcare providers and families.
