3 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the vision and posterior segment of eyes in children and young adults less than 22 years of age with risk, suspicion, or past medical history significant for elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). Patients will have visual acuity and color vision tested. Assessment of the posterior segment will involve using a non-invasive (non-contact) imaging technique (i.e. a portable fundus camera in clinic and hospital settings).
The study goal is to compare the management of increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP) using 3% hypertonic saline vs. mannitol (given in same osmolar loads). Primary hypothesis: 1. Hypertonic saline will be non-inferior to mannitol in decreasing elevated ICP. Secondary hypotheses: 1. Hypertonic saline therapy will result with fewer complications than mannitol 2. ICP reduction duration will be longer using hypertonic saline when compared with mannitol
This study involves looking at Cerebral oximetry measurements in pediatric and neonatal patients who are experiencing a critical illness. Such as Altered mental status, seizures, trauma, sepsis, etc.