Highlights ■ Clinical deterioration is a global concern related to patient safety. ■ The Pediatric Alert Score includes assessments of neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions; temperature; and urine output. ■ The Pediatric Alert Score demonstrated high reliability and strong validity with the B-PEWS-Br. ■ The Pediatric Alert Score is a reliable tool for detecting clinical deterioration and improving patient safety. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the Pediatric Alert Score in hospitalized children and adolescents. Methods: […]

Highlights ■ SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to mild-to-moderate disease in children with cystic fibrosis. ■ No worsening of cystic fibrosis was observed months after infection. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Methods: This was a case-control analysis of clinical variables and pulmonary function test results in 43 children with cystic fibrosis, 17 (39.5%) of whom tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Results: The infected children exhibited a higher frequency of […]

Highlights Positive airway pressure may improve the severity of asthma exacerbation. A high-flow nasal cannula can improve respiratory physiotherapy outcomes. Positive airway pressure is indicated for moderate asthma exacerbation. Bilevel positive airway pressure and high-flow nasal cannula use may improve the pulmonary function. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula treatment and that of bilevel positive airway pressure treatment as respiratory physiotherapy interventions for pediatric patients who are hospitalized because of asthma exacerbation. Methods: During […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the behavior of children before and after a therapeutic play session. Methods: A quantitative and descriptive study was carried out in a major hospital of the city of Santos, State of São Paulo, involving 30 preschool children recently admitted to a pediatric ward. A behavior scale was applied before and after a therapeutic play session. This scale comprises six categories: moving, gazing, expressing feelings, talking, playing, and not responding to stimuli or requests. Each category is […]