Volume 7 - Number 1 - 2021-3 - Caspian Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 7, Issue 1 (2021)

Diagnosis of viral myocarditis in children by multiplex real-time PCR in Vali-Asr Hospital, Birjand, eastern Iran

P. 458-464

Forod Salehi

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Our findings highlight the importance of identification of VMC in children with clinical suspicion of MCI.
The present study emphasizes the importance of PCR-based assays for detection of viral agents in MCI patients with symptoms of virus infection.

The play therapy effectiveness in improving adaptive skills of children with physical-motor disabilities

P. 465-471

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Physical-motor disability (PMD) is one of the major disabilities of children in many countries. Children with PMD facing restricted in daily personal and social activities.
Play therapy helps these children overcome environmental and communication barriers.
The results of present study showed that play therapy can help adaptive behavior in these children.
Play therapy can be used to help master daily life skills and activities in children's rehabilitation centers.

Effect of antenatal steroid before elective cesarean section on prevention of respiratory morbidities of full-term neonates

P. 472-478

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The administration of antenatal corticosteroids at gestational age of 39-42 weeks did not significantly reduce respiratory complications.
It seems illogical to prescribe corticosteroid in gestational ages >39 weeks.

Short-term complications associated with exchange transfusion in neonates with severe hyperbilirubinemia

P. 479-487

Mahbod Kaveh

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Hemolysis and sepsis are common causes of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NNH).
The extensive screening and identification of the at-risk population can help decrease the incidence of severe NNH.
Most of the short-term complications of ET are reversible as well as metabolic and laboratory abnormalities.
Frequent monitoring of blood sugar and management of electrolyte abnormalities as well as screening for thrombocytopenia before and after ET procedures are necessary to reduce adverse events.
It seems that the use of RBCs for newborns <5 days old, may lead to reduce the incidence of post-ET complications and the need for another ET during hospitalization.

Effectiveness of painting therapy on anxiety in children with specific learning disabilities

P. 488-494

Parvaneh Rointan

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Painting therapy reduced anxiety in children with specific learning disabilities.
Planners, principals, educators, and teachers can provide students with proper training to prepare the ground for applying effective therapeutic interventions.
Therapists in counseling centers and other institutes that provide psychological services use this intervention program to reduce the anxiety of children with specific learning disabilities.