Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2013
Supraclavicular ultrasound-guided catheterization of the subclavian vein in pediatric and neonatal ICUs: a feasibility study.
To assess the feasibility of ultrasound-guided supraclavicular catheterization of the subclavian vein in pediatric and neonatal ICU. ⋯ Supraclavicular ultrasound-guided catheterization of the subclavian vein in pediatric and neonatal ICU seems to be a promising technique in the context of emergency. It is safe, reliable, with few early complications. Furthermore, it does not compromise the airways of the patient owing to the low level of sedation needed for its placement.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2013
Case ReportsSevere hemorrhagic coagulopathy with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to Epstein-Barr virus-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.
We describe the coagulopathy and hemorrhagic complications associated with fulminant, secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a cohort of patients with Epstein-Barr virus-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. ⋯ A coagulopathy characterized by persistent, extreme elevations in plasma d-dimer and severe, life-threatening hemorrhage was noted in association with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to Epstein-Barr virus-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. We speculate that this coagulopathy is a marker of severe hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in this setting.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2013
Postoperative respiratory failure in children with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals: a pilot study.
Children with tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collaterals (TOF/PA/MAPCAs), who undergo unifocalization surgery are at risk for prolonged postoperative respiratory failure. We sought to identify risk factors that are associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation in this population. ⋯ Prolonged postoperative respiratory failure in children undergoing surgery for TOF/PA/MAPCAs was independently associated with delayed sternal closure. Respiratory complications occur after unifocalization surgery, and pneumonia is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation. Our pilot study suggests that clinical features common in this patient population, such as bronchospasm and 22q11 microdeletion, were not associated with more postoperative respiratory failure.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2013
Bivalirudin in pediatric patients maintained on extracorporeal life support.
Anticoagulation with heparin is standard of care for patients maintained on extracorporeal life support. Very limited evidence exists for the use of alternative anticoagulants during extracorporeal life support. Patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, heparin resistance, and evidence of significant thrombosis while on heparin may be candidates for alternative anticoagulation. The objective of this analysis is to present evidence for the use of bivalirudin during extracorporeal life support in pediatric patients. ⋯ This is the largest case series describing the use of a direct thrombin inhibitor in pediatric extracorporeal life support patients. The maintenance dose range reflected considerable inter-patient variability. There was an observed increase in dose requirements with time. Bivalirudin, with close monitoring, is a potential option for pediatric patients on extracorporeal life support who have developed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, heparin resistance, or significant thrombosis while on heparin.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2013
Acute lung injury in children--kids really aren't just "little adults".
To describe the planned aims and methodology of the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference. ⋯ The importance of this effort for improving care and guiding future research in pediatric acute lung injury is clear. Despite the many epidemiologic, interventional, and outcome studies undertaken by pediatric intensivists worldwide, our understanding of this disease process is limited, and morbidity and mortality remain unacceptably high. By consolidating the knowledge and expertise of the leaders of the field of pediatric acute lung injury, we hope to develop a framework for future progress.