Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Nov 2011
Survivors of septic shock caused by Neisseria meningitidis in childhood: psychosocial outcomes in young adulthood.
To investigate long-term psychosocial outcomes in young adults who survived septic shock caused by Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal septic shock) during childhood. ⋯ Despite favorable outcomes for the majority of meningococcal septic shock patients in the long term, an important minority (5% to 20%) still struggles with ongoing problems as to behavioral/emotional problems, intellectual functioning, biographical characteristics, and illness-related physical or social consequences.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized controlled trial for intermittent versus continuous propofol sedation for pediatric brain and spine magnetic resonance imaging studies.
Intermittent bolus propofol is an effective agent for pediatric magnetic resonance imaging sedation but requires constant vigilance and dose titration. Magnetic resonance imaging-compatible infusion pumps may make it possible to continuously infuse propofol, achieving a steady level of sedation at a lower total dose. This study investigates total propofol dose, recovery time, and magnetic resonance image quality in children receiving intermittent vs. continuously infused propofol sedation in children undergoing brain and spine magnetic resonance imaging studies. ⋯ Compared to intermittent bolus dosing, continuous propofol infusion provides lesser dose exposure without impacting recovery time or quality of the magnetic resonance imaging study.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Nov 2011
Prediction of extubation outcome in preterm infants by composite extubation indices.
To determine whether composite extubation indices can predict extubation outcome in preterm infants. ⋯ Composite extubation indices such as the diaphragmatic pressure-time index and the noninvasive respiratory muscle pressure-time index can accurately predict extubation outcome in preterm neonates.