Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2019
Fluid Management Practices After Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease: A Worldwide Survey.
To determine common practice for fluid management after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease among pediatric cardiac intensivists. ⋯ Our survey demonstrates great variation in fluid management practices, not only for maintenance fluids but also for volume resuscitation. Despite the lack of evidence, colloids are frequently administered. The results highlight the need for further research and evidence-based guidelines on this topic.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2019
Feasibility and Acceptability of Methods to Collect Follow-Up Information From Parents 12 Months After Their Child's Emergency Admission to Paediatric Intensive Care.
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of different methods of collecting follow-up data from parents 12 months after their child's emergency admission to a PICU. ⋯ Parents expressed different preferences for follow-up questionnaire completion. Response rates varied by completion method. Understanding and catering for parental preferences is an important factor in maximizing response rates for follow-up studies in intensive care.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2019
Reducing Exposure to Opioid and Benzodiazepine Medications for Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Patients: A Quality Improvement Project.
To evaluate the effect of implementation of a comfort algorithm on infusion rates of opioids and benzodiazepines in postneonatal postoperative pediatric cardiac surgery patients. ⋯ Implementation of a pediatric comfort algorithm reduced opioid and benzodiazepine dosing, without compromising safety for postoperative pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2019
Bridging the Stressful Gap Between ICU and Home: Medical Simulation for Pediatric Patients and Their Families.
Introduce an expanding role for pediatric critical care and medical simulation to optimize the care for children with technology dependence. ⋯ In accordance with new care models and patient need, critical care requires parallel evolution of care practices, including new educational and care models, in order to maximally reduce risk, fear, and anxiety and to insure quality and consistent care in the community for patients and families transitioning between the ICU and home environments.