Journal of intensive care medicine
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J Intensive Care Med · Jan 2018
PROPER: Development of an Early Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Readmission Risk Prediction Tool.
No risk prediction model is currently available to measure patient's probability for readmission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). This retrospective case-control study was designed to assess the applicability of an adult risk prediction score (Stability and Workload Index for Transfer [SWIFT]) and to create a pediatric version (PRediction Of PICU Early Readmissions [PROPER]). ⋯ We have created a preliminary model for predicting patients at risk of early readmissions to the PICU from the hospital floor. The SWIFT score is not applicable for predicting the risk for pediatric population.
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J Intensive Care Med · Jan 2018
Incidence of Adverse Events During Peripheral Administration of Sodium Chloride 3.
Traditionally, sodium chloride 3% has been administered via a central venous line (CVL) because of the perceived risk of infiltration and tissue injury due to its high osmolarity. In clinical practice, sodium chloride 3% is commonly administered through peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) given the necessity of timely administration. However, there is no published data on the safety of administering sodium chloride 3% through PVCs in the adult population. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety of peripheral venous administration of sodium chloride 3%. ⋯ The rate of IRAEs related to the infusion of sodium chloride 3% through PVCs appears to be similar to those reported with other hyperosmotic agents and could be considered for patients who need time-sensitive therapy.