Tag: PICU
No Requirement for Targeted Theophylline Levels for Diuretic Effect of Aminophylline in Critically Ill Children
Aminophylline administration provided a measure of increased diuresis, regardless of dosage, and theophylline trough levels. Therefore, achieving a prescribed therapeutic trough level may not be necessary for full diuretic... read more
Hemodynamic Tolerance to IV Clonidine Infusion in the PICU
Although administration of clonidine is often associated with bradycardia and hypotension, these complications do not seem clinically significant in a mixed PICU population with a high degree of disease severity. Clonidine... read more
Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children, the “WeeCover” Multicenter Study
This study provides new information regarding functional outcomes and the factors that influence meaningful aspects of functioning in critically ill children. Identifying patients at greatest risk and modifiable targets for... read more
Variability in Antibiotic Use Across PICUs
Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Thomas V. Brogan, MD, about the article "Variability in Antibiotic Use Across PICUs," published in the June 2018 issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Brogan discusses study... read more
Factors Associated With Bed Utilization and Development of a Benchmarking Model
ICU length of stay (LOS) is an important measure of resource use and economic performance. Our primary aims were to characterize the utilization of PICU beds and to develop a new model for PICU length of stay. PICU bed utilization... read more
Near-Infrared Cerebral Oximetry to Predict Outcome After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Increased SD of a smoothed cerebral tissue oxygen saturation signal and increased depth and duration of desaturation below the 50% saturation threshold were associated with longer PICU and hospital stays and with longer duration... read more
PICU Repeated and Unplanned Readmissions Within 1 Year
Unplanned readmissions occurred in a sizable minority of PICU patients. Patients with complex chronic conditions and particular conditions were at much higher risk for readmission. In this multi-institutional study, we found... read more
Blood culture decision algorithm tied to PICU admissions
A standardized approach to blood cultures in the pediatric ICU successfully reduced collections from central venous catheters, investigators at a single center reported, with no subsequent uptick in adverse events.... read more
St. Vincent Healthcare aims to modernize critical care for children
St. Vincent is raising funds for a $2.3 million renovation that will update the unit and create more privacy for the children and families who use it.... read more
5 Vaccine Myths Debunked
In the US, getting a child vaccinated is a must. You’ll see the vaccine requirement in schools, and even daycare. But just because it’s required doesn’t mean every parent agrees with it.... read more
Children’s palliative care hit by nurse shortage
A worrying shortage of nurses working in children’s palliative care is having a negative impact on care, a charity has warned Nursing Times ahead of a new drive to promote the specialty.... read more
Hamilton researchers conduct ground-breaking new trial on pediatric fecal transplant for IBD
Hamilton researchers are conducting a ground-breaking new trial looking at fecal transplants to help treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children.... read more
