Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2007
Case ReportsIncreasing use of extracorporeal life support in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sepsis in children.
Pediatric cases of fulminant community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS) have been reported, but the frequency of ECLS use for severe presentations of staphylococcal disease is unknown. ⋯ The use of ECLS for MRSA infection seems to be increasing both locally and internationally. High mortality rates, particularly in older patients, are concerning and highlight the increasing problem with this pathogen.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2007
Implementation of a medical emergency team in a large pediatric teaching hospital prevents respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrests outside the intensive care unit.
We implemented a medical emergency team (MET) in our free-standing children's hospital. The specific aim was to reduce the rate of codes (respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrests) outside the intensive care units by 50% for >6 months following MET implementation. ⋯ Implementation of a MET is associated with a reduction in the risk of respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest outside of critical care areas in a large tertiary children's hospital.