Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Mar 2020
Multicenter Study Observational StudyPediatric Plasma and Platelet Transfusions on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Subgroup Analysis of Two Large International Point-Prevalence Studies and the Role of Local Guidelines.
To describe the indications and thresholds for plasma and platelet transfusions for pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, to compare responses to these transfusions and to describe institutional protocols directing their administration. ⋯ Children supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation receive large volumes of plasma and platelet transfusions with some institutional guidance in the form of protocols, but significant variation in practice. Interventional studies are necessary to provide evidence to direct the transfusion of hemostatic products in children supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Mar 2020
Multicenter Study Observational StudyPrevalence of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions in PICUs of Argentina: A Prospective Multicenter Study.
To determine the prevalence of children with complex chronic conditions in PICUs in Argentina. To describe the demographic profile, clinical course and outcomes in PICU of children with complex chronic condition in comparison to previously healthy children. ⋯ We observed a high prevalence of patients with complex chronic condition in this sample of argentine PICUs. These patients presented higher mortality and resource use than previously healthy children. This information is valuable to understand the impact that patients with complex chronic condition have on PICU performance and enables proper planning of care.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Mar 2020
Editorial CommentPediatric Critical Care Transport: The Road Ahead.