DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS

Paediatric Intensive Care

The Team

Professor Hon Kam Lun Ellis

Dr. Chui Kit Man Kitty

Dr. Wong William

Dr. So King Woon

Prof. Lam Hugh Simon Hung San

Dr. Cheung Hon Ming

Clinical Services

Paediatric medical and nursing specialists with subspecialty training in paediatric / neonatal intensive care.

Provides intensive care support to all critically ill children 12 years or younger with medical / surgical illnesses in the NTEC

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Selected Publications

1. Hon KL, Chan J, Cheung KL. Head injuries after short falls: different outcomes despite similar causes. Hong Kong Med J. 2010 Dec;16(6):497-8. PubMed PMID:21135431.

2. Hon KL, Leung AK. Childhood accidents: injuries and poisoning. Adv Pediatr.2010;57(1):33-62. Review. PubMed PMID: 21056734.

3. Hon KL, Cheung KL. Pink toes and red urine: what is this poison? Hong Kong Med J. 2010 Oct;16(5):411-2. PubMed PMID: 20890011.

4. on KL, Leung TF, Cheung KL, Ng PC, Chan PK. Influenza and parainfluenza associated pediatric ICU morbidity. Indian J Pediatr. 2010 Oct;77(10):1097-101. Epub 2010 Sep 30. PubMed PMID: 20882437.

5. Hon KL, Ip M, Lee K, Nelson EA, Shea KH, Yuen YS, Leung TF. Childhood pneumococcal diseases and serotypes: can vaccines protect? Indian J Pediatr. 2010 Dec;77(12):1387-91. Epub 2010 Sep 16. PubMed PMID: 20844989.

6. Hon KL, Cheung KL, Wong W, Ng PC. Neonates investigated for influenza-like illness during the outbreak of pandemic H1N1 2009: trivial infections but major triage implications. Indian J Pediatr. 2010 Sep;77(9):1033-5. Epub 2010 Sep 3. PubMed PMID: 20814838.

7. Hon KL, Tang WS, Leung TF, Cheung KL, Ng PC. Outcome of children with life-threatening asthma necessitating pediatric intensive care. Ital J Pediatr. 2010 Jul 6;36:47. PubMed PMID: 20604944; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2916013.

8. Hon KL, Chu WC, Sung JK. Retropharyngeal abscess in a young child due to ingestion of eel vertebrae. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2010 Jun;26(6):439-41. PubMed PMID: 20531131.

9. Hon KL, Leung AK. Severe childhood respiratory viral infections. Adv Pediatr. 2009;56:47-73. Review. PubMed PMID: 19968942.

10. Hon KL. Just like SARS. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2009 Oct;44(10):1048-9. PubMed PMID: 19774678.

11. Hon KL, Leung TF, Cheung KL, Nip SY, Ng J, Fok TF, Ng PC. Severe childhood injuries and poisoning in a densely populated city: where do they occur and what type? J Crit Care. 2010 Mar;25(1):175.e7-12. Epub 2009 Aug 13. PubMed PMID: 19682841.

12. Hon KL, So KW, Wong W, Cheung KL. Spot diagnosis: An ominous rash in a newborn. Ital J Pediatr. 2009 Apr 30;35(1):10. PubMed PMID: 19490602; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2698843.

13. Hon KL, Lee KW, Cheung KL, Ng PC. Big snake, small snake: which wound is worse when bitten? Acta Paediatr. 2009 Aug;98(8):1363-5. Epub 2009 Apr 23. PubMed PMID: 19397540.

14. Hon KL, Leung TF, Hung CW, Cheung KL, Leung AK. Ingestion--associated adverse events necessitating pediatric ICU admissions. Indian J Pediatr. 2009 Mar;76(3):283-6. Epub 2009 Apr 6. PubMed PMID: 19347668.

15. Hon KL, Ho JK, Hung EC, Cheung KL, Ng PC. Poisoning necessitating pediatric ICU admissions: size of pupils does matter. J Natl Med Assoc. 2008 Aug;100(8):952-6. PubMed PMID: 18717147.

16. Hon KL, Leung TF, Chan SY, Cheung KL, Ng PC. Indoor versus outdoor childhood submersion injury in a densely populated city. Acta Paediatr. 2008 Sep;97(9):1261-4. Epub 2008 May 20. PubMed PMID: 18498426.

17. Hon KL, Leung E, Tang J, Chow CM, Leung TF, Cheung KL, Ng PC. Premorbid factors and outcome associated with respiratory virus infections in a pediatric intensive care unit. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008 Mar;43(3):275-80. Erratum in: Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008 Apr;43(4):418-9. Hung, Erica [corrected to Leung, Erica]. PubMed PMID: 18219695.

18. Hon KL, Leung E, Burd DA, Leung AK. Necrotizing fasciitis and gangrene associated with topical herbs in an infant. Adv Ther. 2007 Jul-Aug;24(4):921-5. Erratum in: Adv Ther. 2007 Sep-Oct;24(5):1172. Hon, Kam-Iun Ellis [corrected to Hon, Kam-Lun Ellis]. PubMed PMID: 17901041.

19. Hon KL, Yeung WL, Ho CH, Leung WK, Li AM, Chu WC, Chan YL. Neurologic and radiologic manifestations of three girls surviving acute carbon monoxide poisoning. J Child Neurol. 2006 Sep;21(9):737-41. PubMed PMID: 16970876.

20. Hon KL, Olsen H, Totapally B, Leung TF. Air versus ground transportation of artificially ventilated neonates: comparative differences in selected cardiopulmonary parameters. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2006 Feb;22(2):107-12. PubMed PMID: 16481927

21. Hon KL, Olsen H, Totapally B, Leung TF. Hyperventilation at referring hospitals is common before transport in intubated children with neurological diseases.Pediatr Emerg Care. 2005 Oct;21(10):662-6.

Educational activities

Organises regular critical care training courses for nursing staff