Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2015
Pediatric Delirium and Associated Risk Factors: A Single-Center Prospective Observational Study.
To describe a single-institution pilot study regarding prevalence and risk factors for delirium in critically ill children. ⋯ In our institution, pediatric delirium is a prevalent problem, with identifiable risk factors. Further large-scale prospective studies are required to explore multi-institutional prevalence, modifiable risk factors, therapeutic interventions, and effect on long-term outcomes.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2015
Systemic Inflammation Increases Energy Expenditure Following Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
To examine the association between cardiopulmonary bypass-related systemic inflammation and resting energy expenditure in pediatric subjects following cardiac surgery. ⋯ Resting energy expenditure ranges between 40 and 60 kcal/kg/d and decreases progressively in children following cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. It is directly associated with increased inflammation and higher cardiac output and inversely associated with anti-inflammatory strategies. Further studies are required to predict the appropriate caloric delivery in this cohort.