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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

In a small study involving 79 hospitalized children, PCT was found to be elevated in bacterial infections, with a decrease after appropriate antibiotic therapy, and decreased in viral infections [24]. Instead, they strongly advocated for the use of lung ultrasound to diagnose bacterial CAP [45]. days (secondary endpoint) [51].

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – June 2023

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly paediatric journal club reading list from Anke Raaijmakers, working with Professor Jaan Toelen and his team at the University Hospitals in Leuven. Acute kidney injury in infants hospitalized for viral bronchiolitis. Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? Wittmann S, et al. Eur J Pediatr. Eur J Pediatr.