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Doelakeh ES, Chandak A. Risk Factors in Administering Spinal Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e49886. [PMID: 38174200 PMCID: PMC10762496 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Numerous advantages, including a quick start and consistent anesthesia, are provided by spinal anesthesia, a method often utilized in contemporary medicine for various surgical operations. However, it has some hazards, just like any medical procedure. With an emphasis on identifying and assessing the risk factors associated with administering spinal anesthesia, the review analyzes published literature and clinical investigations carried out in the field of anesthesia. Various key factors, including technique-related procedural and patient-related aspects, can influence the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia. Among these factors are age, sex, body mass index, concurrent conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory problems), pre-existing neurological issues, allergies, and a history of adverse responses to anesthesia drugs. Additionally, the chance of problems might be increased by physical abnormalities or malformations in the spinal canal and vertebral column. The safety and effectiveness of spinal anesthesia depend significantly on procedural factors, such as the type and dosage of anesthesia agents administered and the patient's position and alignment maintained during the entire surgical procedure and the injection rate. Increased risks can also be caused by inadequate monitoring and a slow response to unfavorable circumstances. Risk factors related to the technique include the expertise and competency of the anesthesiologist or medical professional carrying out the procedure. Inadequate post-procedure monitoring, inadvertent dural puncture, and improper needle placement might lead to complications during or after the spinal anesthesia administration. This review emphasizes the need for a complete preoperative assessment, suitable patient selection, and rigorous procedural planning to reduce the likelihood of problems during the administration of spinal anesthesia. It also emphasizes the significance of ongoing monitoring and timely management of adverse events to guarantee patient safety and the best results. Healthcare professionals may put preventative measures in place and follow best practices to limit possible consequences efficiently by recognizing the risk factors associated with spinal anesthesia. This review helps encourage safer anesthesia practices and improve patient care as medical knowledge and technology advance. However, further study and evidence-based recommendations are required to enhance patient outcomes and risk assessment.
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- Elijah Skarlus Doelakeh
- Anesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Anesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Lenglart L, Monteil C, Spreafico E, Moulding T, Titomanlio L. Sudden onset headaches in paediatric emergency departments: diagnosis and management. Ital J Pediatr 2023; 49:122. [PMID: 37710275 PMCID: PMC10503087 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-023-01526-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Headache is one of the most common pain syndromes in the paediatric population. Headaches are classified as primary (migraine, tension-type headaches, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia and other primary headaches) or secondary (e.g. post-traumatic). Non-febrile, non-traumatic headaches represent 1% of all paediatric emergency departments (PED) visits. Many patients present with an acute, moderate to severe pain, sometimes with a sudden onset. Sudden onset headache can be the main symptom of life-threatening neurological conditions as well as a sign of primary headaches such as thunderclap or stabbing headaches. This review aims to describe the presentation of sudden primary headaches in children, in order to help the physician to provide effective management in the emergency setting.
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- Léa Lenglart
- Paediatric Emergency Department, APHP - Hopital Robert Debré, 48 Boulevard Serurier, Paris, 75019, France.
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- Paediatric Emergency Department, APHP - Hopital Robert Debré, 48 Boulevard Serurier, Paris, 75019, France
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- Paediatric Department, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico S. Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Paediatric Department, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Paediatric Emergency Department, APHP - Hopital Robert Debré, 48 Boulevard Serurier, Paris, 75019, France
- Paediatric Migraine and Neurovascular Diseases Unit, APHP - Hopital Robert Debré, Paris, France
- Paris University, INSERM U1141, DHU Protect, Paris, France
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Toker RT, Mutlucan IO, Tanrıverdi C, Demir AB. MRI findings in children with migraine or tension-type headache. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:435. [PMID: 37649015 PMCID: PMC10466742 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-04264-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Migraine and tension-type headache are common primary headaches in children. There is a risk of developing secondary headache in children. The current study was aimed to evaluate magnetic resonance imaging findings (MRI) in children with migraine or tension-type headache. METHODS The study was planned in children with migraine or tension-type headaches who have been followed up in the pediatric neurology outpatient clinic with regular office visits for at least two years and had neuroimaging in the last year. RESULTS 280 patients (187 female patients) datas were studied. 91 (61 female patients) were followed up with the diagnosis of migraine and 189 (126 female patients) with the diagnosis of tension-type headaches. The age of patients was found to be 13.1 ± 3.4 years. Brain tumor was found in one child with tension-type headache who had papilledema. Incidental MRI findings found 7.7% and 12.7% in migraine and tension-type headache, respectively. MRI findings in the study were arachnoid cyst (14), pituitary adenoma (6), mega cisterna magna (6), pineal cyst (3), non-specific gliosis (2) and tumor (1). CONCLUSION Arachnoid cysts were found incidental as the most common MRI finding in children with migraine or tension-type headache. The rare life-threatening secondary headache may develop in children. The fundus examination as a complement to the neurological examination can be useful for requesting MRI.
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- Rabia Tütüncü Toker
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Health Sciences, Bursa City Training and Research Hospital, Doganköy, Nilüfer, Bursa, +90 506 366, 3796 Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ilknur Ozdeniz Mutlucan, University of Health Sciences, Bursa City Training and Research Hospital, Radiologist, Bursa, Turkey
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Karimaghaei S, Rook BS. When Pediatric Headaches Are Not Benign-Eye Findings. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020372. [PMID: 36832501 PMCID: PMC9955839 DOI: 10.3390/children10020372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Headache is the most common neurologic complaint that presents to the pediatrician. While most headaches are benign in nature, patients must be carefully evaluated to rule out life- or vision-threatening causes. Non-benign etiologies of headache may exhibit ophthalmologic signs and symptoms that can help narrow the differential diagnosis. It is also important for physicians to know in what situations appropriate ophthalmologic evaluation is necessary, such as evaluating for papilledema in the setting of elevated intracranial pressure. In this article we discuss life- and/or vision-threatening etiologies of headache, including infection, autoimmune disease, cerebrovascular pathologies, hydrocephalus, intracranial neoplasia, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and their associated ophthalmologic manifestations. Due to less familiarity of the disease amongst primary care providers, we discuss pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension in more comprehensive detail.
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- Sam Karimaghaei
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
- Correspondence:
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Kawar RA, Gross I, Biro Y, Guzner N, Peyser-Rosenberg M, Azulai S, Mechulam H, Gilboa T, Cohen H, Hashavya S. The yield of ophthalmoscopy as a screening tool for intracranial pathology in pediatric headache. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:609-614. [PMID: 36401633 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04708-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Headache is a common complaint in children who present at the pediatric emergency department (PED). Serious conditions such as intracranial tumors and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) should be rapidly ruled out. Ophthalmoscopy for the presence of papilledema has long been considered critical to the assessment of headaches in children; however, the yield of this procedure is poorly validated. This retrospective study implemented a computerized search of the medical records of a single tertiary center to identify all children aged 2-18 years who presented at the PED complaining of headache between 2007 and 2017. The clinical, demographic, radiographic, and laboratory data were analyzed. Of the 948 children aged 2-18 years who presented at the PED complaining of headache, 536 had an ophthalmoscopy examination carried out by an ophthalmologist. Forty-one had papilledema, of whom 7 had an intracranial tumor, 15 had IIH, and 9 had optic nerve head drusen. Of the 495 children without papilledema, 3 had intracranial tumor, and 11 had IIH. The sensitivity and specificity of papilledema for the diagnosis of intracranial tumor were 70% and 93.5%, respectively, with an NPV and PPV of 99.4% and 17.1%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of papilledema for the diagnosis of intracranial pathology in general were 61.1% and 96.2%, respectively, with an NPV and PPV of 97.2% and 53.7%, respectively. Conclusion: Assessment by ophthalmoscopy for papilledema in children presenting to the PED with headache had high sensitivity and high specificity, thus reinforcing the importance of ophthalmoscopy as a screening tool in these children. What is Known: • Headache is a common complaint in children. Serious intracranial pathologies need to be rapidly excluded. • Ophthalmoscopy for the presence of papilledema is commonly used as a screening tool for intracranial pathology, but this procedure is poorly validated. What is New: • Ophthalmoscopy for the assessment of papilledema in children who present with headache to the pediatric emergency department is shown to exhibit sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of intracranial pathology.
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- Rawan Azzam Kawar
- Department of Pediatrics, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Child Neurology Unit, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Dyna and Fala Weinstock Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hadassah and The Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Special Issue “Migraine and Headache in Children and Adolescents”. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050704. [PMID: 35629371 PMCID: PMC9143567 DOI: 10.3390/life12050704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Migraine in developmental age is a common pathology [...]
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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Urologic Procedures in Paediatric Patients: A RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method Consensus Study in Italy. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11030296. [PMID: 35326760 PMCID: PMC8944721 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11030296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The main aim of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) in urologic procedures is to prevent bacteraemia, surgical site infections (SSIs), and postoperative urinary tract infections (ppUTIs). Guidelines for SAP in paediatric urology are lacking. Only some aspects of this complex topic have been studied, and the use of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to surgical procedures seems to be more often linked to institutional schools of thought or experts’ opinions than to rules dictated by studies demonstrating the most correct and preferred management. Therefore, the aim of this Consensus document realized using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method is to provide clinicians with a series of recommendations on SAP for the prevention of bacteraemia, SSIs, and ppUTIs after urologic imaging and surgical procedures in paediatric patients. Despite the few available studies, experts agree on some basilar concepts related to SAP for urologic procedures in paediatric patients. Before any urological procedure is conducted, UTI must be excluded. Clean procedures do not require SAP, with the exception of prosthetic device implantation and groin and perineal incisions where the SSI risk may be increased. In contrast, SAP is needed in clean-contaminated procedures. Studies have also suggested the safety of eliminating SAP in paediatric hernia repair and orchiopexy. To limit the emergence of resistance, every effort to reduce and rationalize antibiotic consumption for SAP must be made. Increased use of antibiotic stewardship can be greatly effective in this regard.
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Opri F, Bianchini S, Nicoletti L, Monaco S, Opri R, Di Pietro M, Carrara E, Rigotti E, Auriti C, Caminiti C, Donà D, Lancella L, Lo Vecchio A, Pizzi S, Principi N, Simonini A, Tesoro S, Venturini E, Villani A, Staiano A, Marchesini Reggiani L, Esposito S. Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Patients of Neonatal and Pediatric Age Undergoing Orthopedic and Hand Surgery: A RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method Consensus Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11030289. [PMID: 35326754 PMCID: PMC8944525 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11030289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a potential complication in any type of surgery and can occur up to one year after the procedure in the case of implant placement. In the field of orthopedic and hand surgery, the rate of SSIs is a relevant issue, considering the need for the placement of synthesis devices and the type of some interventions (e.g., exposed fractures). This work aims to provide guidance on the management of peri-operative antibiotic prophylaxis for the pediatric and neonatal population undergoing orthopedic and hand surgery in order to standardize the management of patients and to reduce, on the one hand, the risk of SSI and, on the other, the development of antimicrobial resistance. The following scenarios were considered: (1) bloodless fracture reduction; (2) reduction of unexposed fracture and grade I and II exposed fracture; (3) reduction of grade III exposed fracture or traumatic amputation; (4) cruel fracture reduction with percutaneous synthesis; (5) non-traumatic amputation; (6) emergency intact skin trauma surgery and elective surgery without synthetic media placement; (7) elective orthopedic surgery with prosthetic and/or synthetic media placement and spinal surgery; (8) clean elective hand surgery with and without bone involvement, without use of synthetic means; (9) surgery of the hand on an elective basis with bone involvement and/or with use of synthetic means. This manuscript has been made possible by the multidisciplinary contribution of experts belonging to the most important Italian scientific societies and represents, in our opinion, the most complete and up-to-date collection of recommendations regarding the behavior to be adopted in the peri-operative setting in neonatal and pediatric orthopedic and hand surgery. The specific scenarios developed are aimed at guiding the healthcare professional in practice to ensure the better and standardized management of neonatal and pediatric patients, together with an easy consultation.
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- Francesca Opri
- Pediatric Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, 37124 Verona, Italy; (F.O.); (R.O.); (M.D.P.); (E.R.)
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (S.B.); (L.N.); (S.M.)
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (S.B.); (L.N.); (S.M.)
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (S.B.); (L.N.); (S.M.)
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, 37124 Verona, Italy; (F.O.); (R.O.); (M.D.P.); (E.R.)
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, 37124 Verona, Italy; (F.O.); (R.O.); (M.D.P.); (E.R.)
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- Infectious Diseases Section, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy;
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, 37124 Verona, Italy; (F.O.); (R.O.); (M.D.P.); (E.R.)
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- Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy;
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- Research and Innovation Unit, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy;
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- Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Department for Woman and Child Health, University of Padua, 35100 Padua, Italy;
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- Paediatric and Infectious Disease Unit, Academic Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy; (L.L.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.L.V.); (A.S.)
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- Pediatric Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Salesi Children’s Hospital, 60123 Ancona, Italy; (S.P.); (A.S.)
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- Pediatric Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Salesi Children’s Hospital, 60123 Ancona, Italy; (S.P.); (A.S.)
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- Division of Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Intensive Care, Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy;
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Meyer Children’s Hospital, 50139 Florence, Italy;
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- Paediatric and Infectious Disease Unit, Academic Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy; (L.L.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.L.V.); (A.S.)
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- Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (S.B.); (L.N.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0521-903524
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