Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2016
Editorial CommentPlatelet Transfusions in the PICU: Tiny Cells, Big Issue.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA Randomized Controlled Comparison of the Internal Jugular Vein and the Subclavian Vein as Access Sites for Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
To compare internal jugular vein and subclavian vein access for central venous catheterization in terms of success rate and complications. ⋯ Central venous catheterization through the internal jugular vein and subclavian vein was not significantly different in terms of success at the first attempt. Although the types of mechanical complications were different, the overall rate was similar between internal jugular vein and subclavian vein access. The risk of infectious complications was significantly higher with internal jugular vein access.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2016
Protocolized Treatment Is Associated With Decreased Organ Dysfunction in Pediatric Severe Sepsis.
To determine whether treatment with a protocolized sepsis guideline in the emergency department was associated with a lower burden of organ dysfunction by hospital day 2 compared to nonprotocolized usual care in pediatric patients with severe sepsis. ⋯ Use of a protocolized emergency department sepsis guideline was independently associated with resolution of organ dysfunction by hospital day 2 compared to nonprotocolized usual care. These data indicate that morbidity outcomes in children can be improved with the use of protocolized care.