Pediatr Crit Care Me
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To analyze the RBC transfusion practice patterns among pediatric intensivists in light of the new evidence advocating for a restrictive transfusion strategy. ⋯ Stated transfusion practice patterns of pediatric intensivists appear to be evolving toward a more restrictive approach two and a half years after the publication of the Transfusion Requirement in PICU trial. Incomplete implementation of new knowledge with regard to the safety of a restrictive transfusion approach in stable PICU patients is perplexing and requires further studies.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jun 2014
Observational StudyPhysiological Effect of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Infants With Bronchiolitis.
To assess the effect of delivering high-flow nasal cannula flow on end-expiratory lung volume, continuous distending pressure, and regional ventilation distribution in infants less than 12 months old with bronchiolitis. ⋯ In infants with bronchiolitis, high-flow nasal cannula oxygen/air delivered at 8 L/min resulted in increases in end-expiratory lung volume and improved respiratory rate, FIO2, and SpO2.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jun 2014
An Electronic Delphi Study to Establish Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing Research Priorities in 20 European Countries.
To identify and to establish research priorities for pediatric intensive care nursing science across Europe. ⋯ The results of this study inform the European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care's nursing research agenda in the future. The results allow nurse researchers within Europe to encourage collaborative initiatives for nursing research.