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ArticleInfection2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection in technology-dependent children: a multicenter case series.

Joan Robinson, Tammie Dewan, Shaun K Morris, Ari Bitnun, Peter Gill, Tala El Tal, Ronald M Laxer, E Ann Yeh, Carmen Yea, Rolando Ulloa-Gutierrez and 28 more

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Article in Infection, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

38 authors at 17 institutions in 3 countries.

Joan RobinsonDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, 3-556ECHA, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1C9, Canada. jr3@ualberta.ca.
Tammie DewanDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Shaun K MorrisDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Ari BitnunDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Peter GillDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Tala El TalDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Ronald M LaxerDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
E Ann YehDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Carmen YeaDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Rolando Ulloa-GutierrezDepartment of Pediatrics, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr. Carlos Sáenz Herrera, San José, Costa Rica.
Helena Brenes-ChaconDepartment of Pediatrics, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr. Carlos Sáenz Herrera, San José, Costa Rica.
Adriana Yock-CorralesDepartment of Pediatrics, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr. Carlos Sáenz Herrera, San José, Costa Rica.
Gabriela Ivankovich-EscotoDepartment of Pediatrics, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr. Carlos Sáenz Herrera, San José, Costa Rica.
Alejandra Soriano-FallasDepartment of Pediatrics, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr. Carlos Sáenz Herrera, San José, Costa Rica.
Marcela Hernandez-de MezervilleDepartment of Pediatrics, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), Hospital Nacional de Niños Dr. Carlos Sáenz Herrera, San José, Costa Rica.
Jesse PapenburgDepartment of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Marie-Astrid LefebvreDepartment of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Alireza NateghianDepartment of Pediatrics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Behzad Haghighi AskiDepartment of Pediatrics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali ManafiDepartment of Pediatrics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Rachel DwilowDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Jared BullardDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Suzette CookeDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Lea RestivoDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Alison LopezBritish Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Manish SadaranganiBritish Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Ashley RobertsBritish Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Nicole Le SauxDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Jennifer BowesDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Rupeena PurewalDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Janell LautermilchDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Jacqueline K WongDepartment of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Dominique PicheDepartment of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Karina A TopDepartment of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Cheryl FooDepartment of Pediatrics, Memorial University, St John's, NL, Canada.
Luc PanettaDepartment of Pediatrics, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Joanna MerckxDepartment of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Michelle BartonDepartment of Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
University of Toronto · CACosta Rican Department of Social Security · CRIran University of Medical Sciences · IRMcGill University · CAUniversity of Calgary · CABC Children's Hospital · CADalhousie University · CAHospital Nacional de Niños · CRUniversity of Manitoba · CAUniversity of Ottawa · CAUniversity of Saskatchewan · CAMcMaster University · CAMemorial University of Newfoundland · CAUniversité de Montréal · CAUniversity of Alberta · CAUniversity of British Columbia · CAWestern University · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe objective of this study was to describe the clinical course and outcomes in children with technology dependence (TD) hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

methodsSeventeen pediatric hospitals (15 Canadian and one each in Iran and Costa Rica) included children up to 17 years of age admitted February 1, 2020, through May 31, 2021, with detection of SARS-CoV-2. For those with TD, data were collected on demographics, clinical course and outcome.

resultsOf 691 children entered in the database, 42 (6%) had TD of which 22 had feeding tube dependence only, 9 were on supplemental oxygen only, 3 had feeding tube dependence and were on supplemental oxygen, 2 had a tracheostomy but were not ventilated, 4 were on non-invasive ventilation, and 2 were on mechanical ventilation prior to admission. Three of 42 had incidental SARS-CoV-2 infection. Two with end-stage underlying conditions were transitioned to comfort care and died. Sixteen (43%) of the remaining 37 cases required increased respiratory support from baseline due to COVID-19 while 21 (57%) did not. All survivors were discharged home.

conclusionChildren with TD appear to have an increased risk of COVID-19 hospitalization. However, in the absence of end-stage chronic conditions, all survived to discharge.

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COVID-19CanadaChildDisease ProgressionHumansOxygenSARS-CoV-2OxygenCOVID-19PediatricSARS-CoV-2Technology dependence

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PMID36038707
PMCPMC9423690
OpenAlexW4293503594

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