Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound During Critical Illness in Children: Survey of Practices in Pediatric Neurocritical Care Centers.
The scope of transcranial Doppler ultrasound in the practice of pediatric neurocritical care is unknown. We have surveyed pediatric neurocritical care centers on their use of transcranial Doppler and analyzed clinical management practices. ⋯ At least 27 pediatric neurocritical care centers use transcranial Doppler during clinical care. In the majority of centers, studies are performed and interpreted by credentialed personnel, and findings are used to guide clinical management. Further studies are needed to standardize these practices.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus in Children: Etiologies, Treatments, and Outcomes.
To elucidate etiologies, treatment, functional and neurocognitive outcomes of children with new-onset refractory status epilepticus. ⋯ In this single-center cohort, more than half of the children with new-onset refractory status epilepticus did not have an identifiable etiology. Unlike adult patients, the presence of positive neuronal antibody syndrome was rare. There was no difference in outcome between those with or without an identifiable etiology. As expected, patients with super-refractory status epilepticus had worse functional and neurocognitive outcomes. More standardized diagnostic and treatment algorithms are needed along with prospective multicenter studies.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
Validity and Reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Pediatric Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU.
To determine the validity and reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Pediatric Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU for diagnosing delirium in patients with chronological and developmental ages from 5 to 17 years in Brazilian PICUs. ⋯ The Brazilian Portuguese version of the Pediatric Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU is a valid and reliable tool for diagnosing delirium in pediatric patients 5-17 years old who are spontaneously breathing and not pharmacologically sedated in Brazilian PICUs. The implementation of this tool may be useful to reduce underdiagnosis, ensure monitoring and earlier intervention, provide a better prognosis, and improve research on delirium in this age group in Brazil. Further studies are necessary to test the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Pediatric Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU in sedated and mechanically ventilated children.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
Population-Based Epidemiology and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Children.
We describe the epidemiology, characteristics, risk factors, and incremental risks associated with acute kidney injury in critically ill children at a population-level. ⋯ The population-level burden of acute kidney injury and its attributable risks are considerable among critically ill children. These findings emphasize the need for enhanced surveillance for acute kidney injury, identification of modifiable risks, and evaluation of interventional strategies.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy After Cardiothoracic Surgery in Children Less Than 2 Months Old: An Assessment of Long-Term Malnutrition Status and Gastrostomy Outcomes.
Infants with critical congenital heart disease undergoing cardiothoracic surgery commonly experience chronic malnutrition and growth failure. We sought to determine whether placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was associated with reduced moderate-severe malnutrition status and to describe percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy-related clinical and safety outcomes in this population. ⋯ Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement was well tolerated and associated with improved postoperative growth velocity in children with critical congenital heart disease undergoing cardiothoracic surgery less than 2 months old. These findings were also noted in our subanalysis of children with univentricular physiology. Persistent rates of moderate-severe malnutrition were noted at 1-year follow-up. Although potential index mortality benefit was observed, definitive data are still needed.