Pediatric Induced Sputum Collection
From Guide to YKHC Medical Practices
Resources/References
- Zar, H. et al. Induced sputum versus gastric lavage for microbiological confirmation of pulmonary tuberculosis in infants and young children: a prospective study. Lancet 2005; 365: 130–34. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)17702-2
- Jones, P. et al. The Tolerability, Safety, and Success of Sputum Induction and Combined hypertonic Saline Challenge in Children. Amer J. of Resp. and Critical Care Medicine 2001; 164(7). doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm.164.7.2103015
- Jimenez, M. et al. Induced sputum versus gastric lavage for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children. BMC Infect Dis 13, 222 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-222