Health Condition 1: J681- Pulmonary edema due to chemicals,gases, fumes and vapors
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dexmethasone: intravenous Dexamethasone 0.25mg/kg/dose every 6 hours over a period of 48 hours along with routine antibiotics for pneumonia
Control Intervention1: No placebo given, only
Sponsors
Department of Paediatrics
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 1mo-14years 1 Children admitted for pneumonia with uncomplicated parapneumonic effusion confirmed by bedside ultrasonography 2 Patients whose parents give consent for participation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Immmune deficiency state • Malignancy • Fluid collection due to congestive heart failure,nephrotic syndrome,liver disease and tuberculosis • Patients with complicated pleural effusion • Patients with hemodynamic/respiratory instability requiring intensive care • Patients taking steroids in any form due to any disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the effect of two days injectable dexamethasone therapy in resolution of uncomplicated parapneumonic effusion that is the decrease in quantity of parapneumonic effusion after two days of injectable Dexamethasone therapy in hospitalized children aged 1month-14years as defined by bedside ultrasonographyTimepoint: To assess the effect of two days injectable dexamethasone therapy in resolution of uncomplicated parapneumonic effusion that is the decrease in quantity of parapneumonic effusion after two days of injectable dexamethasone therapy in hospitalized children aged 1month-14years as defined by bedside ultrasonography | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| â?¢ To determine change in CRP level 72hrs after initiation of dexamethasone therapy.Timepoint: 72 hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShally Awasthi
King Georges Medical University Lucknow
Outcome results
None listed