Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
Catheter-Directed Pharmacologic Thrombolysis for Acute Submassive and Massive Pulmonary Emboli in Children and Adolescents-An Exploratory Report.
The objective of this study is to report a single-center experience of the safety and efficacy of pulmonary artery catheter-directed thrombolysis for both massive and submassive pulmonary emboli in the pediatric and adolescent population. ⋯ Pulmonary artery catheter-directed thrombolysis is a technically feasible therapeutic option for children and adolescents with submassive and massive pulmonary emboli.
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To determine risk factors and outcomes associated with delirium in PICU patients. ⋯ Delirium is common in the PICU, particularly among patients with length of stay greater than or equal to 48 hours. It is independently associated with patient characteristics and PICU exposures, including benzodiazepines. The role of delirium as an independent causal factor in patient outcome requires further investigation.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2020
Effect of Endotracheal Tube Size, Respiratory System Mechanics, and Ventilator Settings on Driving Pressure.
We sought to investigate factors that affect the difference between the peak inspiratory pressure measured at the Y-piece under dynamic flow conditions and plateau pressure measured under zero-flow conditions (resistive pressure) during pressure controlled ventilation across a range of endotracheal tube sizes, respiratory mechanics, and ventilator settings. ⋯ Peak inspiratory pressures measured during pressure controlled ventilation overestimated plateau pressure irrespective of endotracheal tube size, especially with decreased inspiratory time or increased airway resistance.