Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Oct 2018
Risk Factors for the Development of Postoperative Delirium in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients.
To determine and quantify risk factors for postoperative pediatric delirium. ⋯ A high prevalence of delirium was noted in the PICU, and several perioperative risk factors were identified. Our data may be a base for development of strategies to prevent and treat postoperative delirium in children.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Oct 2018
Longer Duration of Urinary Catheterization Increases Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in PICU.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections account for 30% of healthcare-associated infections. To date, few studies have addressed pediatric catheter-associated urinary tract infection in PICUs. The aim of our study was to assess the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in relation to the duration of catheterization in the PICU. ⋯ Longer duration of catheterization increased the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection by 5% each day at the PICU. Prompt removal of the urethral catheter is strongly recommended whenever feasible.