Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2017
Comparative Study Clinical TrialSeizure Detection by Critical Care Providers Using Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography and Color Density Spectral Array in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Patients.
Determine the accuracy and confidence of critical care medicine providers to identify seizures using amplitude-integrated electroencephalography versus amplitude-integrated electroencephalography combined with color density spectral array electroencephalography (aEEG + CDSA). ⋯ Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography and aEEG + CDSA offer reasonable sensitivity and negative predictive value for seizure detection by critical care medicine providers. aEEG + CDSA did not improve seizure detection over amplitude-integrated electroencephalography alone although critical care medicine providers felt more confident using both tools combined. Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography and color density spectral array require further evaluation as a tool for screening for seizures and should only be used in conjunction with professional continuous electroencephalography review.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2017
Observational StudyMultiple Organ Dysfunction in Children Mechanically Ventilated for Acute Respiratory Failure.
The impact of extrapulmonary organ dysfunction, independent from sepsis and lung injury severity, on outcomes in pediatric acute respiratory failure is unclear. We sought to determine the frequency, timing, and risk factors for extrapulmonary organ dysfunction and the independent association of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome with outcomes in pediatric acute respiratory failure. ⋯ Extrapulmonary organ dysfunction was common, generally occurred concurrent with respiratory dysfunction (especially in sepsis), and was a major risk factor for mortality in pediatric acute respiratory failure.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2017
Multicenter Study Observational StudyInternational Survey of Critically Ill Children With Acute Neurologic Insults: The Prevalence of Acute Critical Neurological Disease in Children: A Global Epidemiological Assessment Study.
The international scope of critical neurologic insults in children is unknown. Our objective was to assess the prevalence and outcomes of children admitted to PICUs with acute neurologic insults. ⋯ Neurologic insults are a significant pediatric international health issue. They are frequent and contribute substantial morbidity and mortality. These data suggest a need for an increased focus on acute critical neurologic diseases in infants and children including additional research, enhanced availability of clinical resources, and the development of new therapies.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2017
Observational StudyThe Impact of Ethnic and Cultural Differences on Parental Satisfaction in the PICU.
This study examined satisfaction of parents whose children were admitted to the PICU to identify priority areas for improvement. We hypothesized that differences exist in satisfaction of parents of different ethnicities. ⋯ Significant differences were found in satisfaction ratings between parents of different ethnicities. Further studies are needed to explore and determine reasons for these differences.