Pediatr Crit Care Me
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The term ventilator-associated events includes ventilator-associated condition, infection-related ventilator-associated complication, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. We sought to identify potential new risk factors for ventilator-associated condition and infection-related ventilator-associated complication in the PICU population. ⋯ There is an association between ventilator-associated condition and infection-related ventilator-associated complication in critically ill children with acute kidney injury, ventilatory support, and neuromuscular blockade. Attention should be given by clinical practitioners to recognize these modifiable risk factors and to implement strategies to decrease the prevalence of ventilator-associated events.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2018
ReviewStrategies for Prevention and Management of Bleeding Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Scoping Review.
We aimed to systematically describe, via a scoping review, the literature reporting strategies for prevention and management of mediastinal bleeding post pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. ⋯ Overall, this review demonstrates small trial sizes, low level of evidence, and marked heterogeneity of reported endpoints in the included studies. The need for more, higher quality studies reporting clinically relevant, comparable outcomes is highlighted. Emerging fields such as the use of coagulation factor concentrates, goal-directed guidelines, and anti-inflammatory therapies appear to be of particular interest. This scoping review can potentially guide future trial design and form the basis for therapy-specific systematic reviews.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2018
Observational StudyNear-Infrared Spectroscopy and Vascular Occlusion Test for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Pediatric Cardiac Patients: A Prospective Observational Study.
This study is designed to determine the feasibility and utility of vascular occlusion test variables as measured by INVOS Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) in pediatric cardiac patients. ⋯ Vascular occlusion test using INVOS can be applied in children undergoing cardiac surgery. Vascular occlusion test variables are influenced by age and cardiopulmonary bypass. The minimum regional tissue hemoglobin oxygen saturation less than 51% after sternal closure is associated with worse clinical outcomes in pediatric cardiac patients.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2018
Multicenter Study Observational StudyFailure of Invasive Airway Placement on the First Attempt Is Associated With Progression to Cardiac Arrest in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Compromise.
The aim of this study was to describe the proportion of acute respiratory compromise events in hospitalized pediatric patients progressing to cardiopulmonary arrest, and the clinical factors associated with progression of acute respiratory compromise to cardiopulmonary arrest. We hypothesized that failure of invasive airway placement on the first attempt (defined as multiple attempts at tracheal intubation, and/or laryngeal mask airway placement, and/or the creation of a new tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy) is independently associated with progression of acute respiratory compromise to cardiopulmonary arrest. ⋯ More than 1 in 10 hospitalized pediatric patients who experienced an acute respiratory compromise event progressed to cardiopulmonary arrest. Failure of invasive airway placement on the first attempt is independently associated with progression of acute respiratory compromise to cardiopulmonary arrest.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2018
Multicenter Study Observational StudyVascular Access in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients With Obesity.
Pediatric obesity is highly prevalent and has been associated with poor outcomes for hospitalized children. Vascular access is essential in critically ill patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether critically ill children with obesity are more likely to undergo vascular device insertion (excluding peripheral IV catheters) and develop related complications. ⋯ Severe obesity is associated with decreased overall likelihood of placement of a vascular access device but increased likelihood of peripherally inserted central catheter placement and of device-related complications.