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Off-label use of rFVIIa in children with excessive bleeding: A consecutive study of 153 off-label uses in 139 children
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 05/07/09

Young G et al. - Sixty-five percent had a complete response and 26% had a partial response. Following treatment, there was a mean reduction in transfusions of 14.2 ml/kg for red blood cells, 10.9 ml/kg for platelets, 9 ml/kg for fresh frozen plasma, and 4.6 ml/kg for cryoprecipitate. Thrombosis occurred in 4.3% of patients with the highest rate being in neonates. rFVIIa is an effective general hemostatic agent for management of excessive bleeding in children and that with the exception of neonates has excellent safety.

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Induced Hypothermia Attenuates the Acute Lung Injury in Hemorrhagic Shock
Journal of Trauma, 12/17/09

The Effect of Intraventricular Administration of Nicardipine on Mean Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity Measured by Transcranial Doppler in the Treatment of Vasospasm Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Moderate Hypoglycemia is Associated With Vasospasm, Cerebral Infarction, and 3-Month Disability After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Severe Micrognathia: Indications for EXIT-to-Airway
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 12/19/09

Use of gauze-based negative pressure wound therapy in a pediatric burn patient
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 12/18/09

Hypophosphatemia-Induced Seizure in a Child With Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Pediatric Emergency Care, 12/18/09

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