Majid Sezavar

Assistant professor of Pediatrics Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics , Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Efficacy of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review

Background: Chemotherapy is the main component of systemic cancer treatment; however, the effective application is restricted due to nausea and vomiting. We aimed to assess the effect of acupressure on nausea and vomiting in children undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and Methods:  An extensive search was done in d...

[ 2 ] - A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Aromatherapy on Reducing the Duration of Hospitalization of Preterm Infants

Background: Advances in medical science and nursing care today have led to the survival of preterm infants. Therefore, it is important to address methods to reduce the duration of hospitalization of preterm infants. Aim of the systematic review on the efficacy of aromatherapy on reducing the duration of hospitalization of preterm infants. Materials an...

[ 3 ] - Assessment of the Relationship between Hyperglycemia during the First 24 Hours Post-surgery and the Type of Calorie Intake in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Background: The present study aimed to determine the mean blood glucose during the first 24 h post-surgery and its relation with the source of calorie intake.Methods: The data of the current observational retrospective study was collected from hospital medical records. A total of 45 neonates suffering from atresia in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, who were candidates for o...

[ 4 ] - The Effect of Lavender Oil for Relief Painful Producer in Children and Infants: A Systematic Review

Background To manage the pain, one of the alternative methods entails the essential oils usage. Aim of this study is to give comprehensive information about the effect of lavender for aliavative painful producer in infants and children. Materials and Methods A systematic search was...

[ 5 ] - Effects of High-dose Selenium Supplementation on the Oxidative Stress Status and Inflammatory Markers in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients after Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol.

Introduction: Oxidative stress and inflammation could occur after major gastrointestinal surgeries. Selenium is a micronutrient with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which could improve the inflammatory markers in the children admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after gastrointestinal surgeries. Due to the lack of evidence on the potential effects of high-dos...

[ 6 ] - The effect of Aromatherapy on Pain, Itching, State Anxiety Levels and Respiratory Distress in Children with Burns: A Systematic Review

Background: Search of the literature reveals that there is no published systematic review on the effect of aromatherapy therapy on the pediatric and adolescent burns. For this reason, we conducted a systematic review to inspect the effects of massage therapy on reducing pain, itching, and anxiety levels in children with burns.</spa...

[ 7 ] - Comparing the Effect of Cold and Warm Vibration on Pain Caused by Intravenous Cannula Insertion in Children Using a Buzzy Device

  Background and purpose: Intravenous (IV) catheterization is one of the common painful procedures in children. This study aimed to investigate the effect of cold and warm vibration on pain caused by IV catheterization in 3- to 6-year-old children using a buzzy device. Materials and methods: A randomized clinical trial was carried out in 108 children in Mashhad Akbar Pediatric Hospital selecte...