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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Heart Rate/physiology

Your search returns 4 documents

• 1.   Altering the NICU and measuring infants' responses

  The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a designated quiet period on the neonatal intensive care unit and its influence on infant physiological and movement responses

  

  Abstract:

  The aim of the study was to measure the impact of a designated Quiet period on the NICU environment and its influence on the infants' physiological and movement responses. The study group comprised 10 preterm infants on assisted ventilation (mean gestational age 28.7 wk (range 24-32 wk), mean birthweight 1,322 g (range 600-2,060 g), mean age 5.2 d). The environment in which the infants more...

  International Classification:

  Growth and development

  Categories:

  infant physiological

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Paediatr, Vol: 89 Page: 577-81 May 2000
  M. Slevin; N. Farrington; G. Duffy; L. Daly; J. F. Murphy

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• 2.   Energy balance in cystic fibrosis when stable and during a respiratory exacerbation

  The aim of this study was to measure energy intake and total energy expenditure in a group of patients when clinically stable at home and during an exacerbation of respiratory symptoms when they were in hospital receiving intravenous antibiotics

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Undernutrition is common in young adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and implies an imbalance between energy intake and total energy expenditure (TEE). The aim of this study was to measure energy intake and TEE expenditure in a group of patients when they were clinically stable at home and during an exacerbation of respiratory symptoms when they were in more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the respiratory system - respiratory symptoms

  Categories:

  respiratory symptoms

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Clin Nutr, Vol: 23 Page: 1405-12 December 2004
  M. Mc Closkey; A. O. Redmond; C. Mc Cabe; S. Pyper; K. R. Westerterp; S. J. Elborn

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• 3.   The McCoy straight blade does not improve laryngoscopy and intubation in normal infants

  The aim of this study was to assess the intubating conditions afforded by the McCoy (#1) straight blade laryngoscope with the conventional Miller (#1) blade in neonates and infants

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: The McCoy curved blade laryngoscope has been demonstrated to improve view at laryngoscopy in adults. A straight-bladed version of this laryngoscope has recently been introduced into pediatric practice. The objective of this prospective, randomized study was to compare the intubating conditions afforded by the McCoy (#1) straight blade laryngoscope with the conventional Miller more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of procedures - intubation

  Categories:

  intubating conditions

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Can J Anaesth, Vol: 51 Page: 155-9 February 2004
  G. Iohom; R. Franklin; W. Casey; B. Lyons

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• 4.   Total energy expenditure in stable patients with cystic fibrosis

  This study assess and compare the two main field techniques in the measurement of total energy expenditure and, secondly, to assess total energy expenditure in stable patients and compare with healthy controls

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Undernutrition is a common problem in patients with cystic fibrosis and is associated with a poor prognosis. The two aims of this study were to assess and compare the two main field techniques in the measurement of total energy expenditure and, secondly, to assess total energy expenditure in stable patients and compare with healthy controls. METHODS: Resting energy more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool (field technique measures) - total energy expenditure

  Categories:

  total energy expenditure;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Clin Nutr, Vol: 20 Page: 235-41 June 2001
  M. McCloskey; A. O. Redmond; S. Pyper; C. McCabe; K. R. Westerterp; J. S. Elborn

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