Cocaine‐induced cardiomyopathy in a paediatric patient

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Aine Heaney ◽  
Gráinne Rooney ◽  
Dermot Lowe
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Patient

scholarly journals Correcting hypokalaemia in a paediatric patient with Bartter syndrome through oral dose of potassium chloride intravenous solution

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2110197
Author(s):  
Salman Alasfour ◽  
Haya S Alfailakawi ◽  
Yousif A Shamsaldeen
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Patient ◽  
Potassium Chloride ◽  
Serum Potassium ◽  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Potassium Concentration ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Bartter Syndrome ◽  
Intravenous Route ◽  
Serum Potassium Concentration ◽  
Main Challenge

Bartter syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by hypokalaemia. Hypokalaemia is defined as low serum potassium concentration ˂3.5 mmol/L, which may lead to arrhythmia and death if left untreated. The aim of this case report was to normalize serum potassium concentration without the need for intravenous intervention. A 5-month-old male of 2.7 kg body weight diagnosed with Bartter syndrome was admitted to the general paediatric ward with acute severe hypokalaemia and urinary tract infection. The main challenge was the inability to administer drugs through intravenous route due to compromised body size. Therefore, we shifted the route of administration to the nasogastric tube/oral route. A total of 2 mL of concentrated intravenous potassium chloride (4 mEq potassium) were dissolved in distilled water and administered through nasogastric tube. Serum potassium concentration was rapidly normalized, which culminated in patient discharge. In conclusion, shifting drug administration from intravenous to oral route in a paediatric patient with Bartter syndrome includes numerous advantages such as patient convenience, minimized risk of cannula-induced infection, and reduced nurse workload.

scholarly journals Actions that should not be taken with a paediatric patient who has been exposed to a potentially toxic substance

2021 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Lidia Martínez-Sánchez ◽  
Javier López-Ávila ◽  
Alberto Barasoain-Millán ◽  
Carlos Miguel Angelats-Romero ◽  
Beatriz Azkunaga-Santibañez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Patient ◽  
Toxic Substance

Neurenteric cyst of the cervicothoracic junction: A rare cause of paraparesis in a paediatric patient

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sheaufung ◽  
A. Taufiq ◽  
O. Nawawi ◽  
M.S. Naicker ◽  
V. Waran
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Patient ◽  
Neurenteric Cyst ◽  
Cervicothoracic Junction
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