Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Aug 2022
Association of Pathogen Type With Outcomes of Children Encountering Community-Acquired Pediatric Septic Shock.
To determine the association of pathogen type with mortality, functional status, and health-related quality of life (HRQL) among children at hospital discharge/1 month following hospitalization for septic shock. ⋯ This secondary analysis of the LAPSE database identified no statistically significant association of pathogen type with composite mortality and morbidity outcomes. However, pathogen type may be associated with PICU resources employed to treat sepsis organ dysfunction. Ultimately, pediatric septic shock was frequently associated with adverse patient-centered, clinically meaningful outcomes regardless of infectious disease pathogen type.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Aug 2022
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Children With Acute Liver Failure and Severe Hepatic Encephalopathy.
To report our single-center use of transcranial Doppler (TCD) for noninvasive neuromonitoring in pediatric patients with acute liver failure (ALF). ⋯ TCD was a noninvasive and bedside available tool to detect and screen for presence of abnormal cerebral flow in children with ALF, according to age-related reference values. TCD detected reduced EDV and elevated PI in children with ALF awaiting transplant who died compared with those who survived.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Aug 2022
Observational StudyVariations in Demonstrated Emotional Intelligence: Trainee to Experienced Faculty Member.
To identify differences in emotional intelligence (EI)-related competencies between fellows and faculty in a cohort of pediatric critical care physicians. ⋯ This study provides the first characterization of EI competencies among trainees and faculty members using a validated multirater assessment tool. The descriptions of physician EI, based on years of experience, are an important piece of the foundation for future explorations into the advancement of physician EI and effective leadership.