Primary immunodeficiency investigation in patients during and after hospitalization in a pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Erica Suavinho, Ana Carolina R. de Napolis, Gesmar Rodrigues S. Segundo

“…Objective: To analyze whether the patients with severe infections, admitted in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Hospital de Clínicas of the Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, underwent the active screening for primary immunodeficiencies (PID). …”
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Antimicrobial Renal Injury in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: β-Lactams vs. Vancomycin by Jeffrey J. Cies, Wayne S. Moore II, Venkat Shankar, Arun Chopra

“…Current data in pediatrics suggests Vts of 15–20 mcg/mL do not increase the risk of renal injury in children admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The primary objective was to determine if a difference exists in the incidence of renal injury in PICU patients receiving a β-lactam as compared with vancomycin therapy with Vts of 15–20 mcg/mL. …”
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Epidemiologic surveillance of nosocomial infections in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a developing country by Becerra María R, Tantaleán José A, Suárez Víctor J, Alvarado Margarita C, Candela Jorge L, Urcia Flor C

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiology of the three most common NI in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit from a developing country.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We performed a prospective study in a single Pediatric Intensive Care Unit during 12 months. …”
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Risk factors for air leakage during invasive mechanical ventilation in pediatric intensive care units by Ling Ma, Miao Yin, Xi-Lun Yang, Wei Xu

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate air leakage during invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and explore potential risk factors. …”
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Evaluation of the prevalence and factors associated with acute kidney injury in a pediatric intensive care unit by Cibelle Ferreira Louzada, Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira

“…Methodology: This was a cross-sectional monocentric observational study, including patients aged between 29 days and 17 years who were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016. …”
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Early Prediction of Hemodynamic Shock in Pediatric Intensive Care Units With Deep Learning on Thermal Videos by Vanshika Vats, Aditya Nagori, Aditya Nagori, Aditya Nagori, Pradeep Singh, Raman Dutt, Harsh Bandhey, Mahika Wason, Rakesh Lodha, Tavpritesh Sethi, Tavpritesh Sethi

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Clinical Application Value of Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Vancomycin in Children Treated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Bo Zhou, Bo Zhou, Bo Zhou, Bo Zhou, Wenyi Xiong, Ke Bai, Ke Bai, Ke Bai, Ke Bai, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Hongxing Dang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Yue-qiang Fu, Yue-qiang Fu, Yue-qiang Fu, Yue-qiang Fu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu, Chengjun Liu

“…ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of vancomycin as measured by pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameters in children with severe infection in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and to determine the appropriate threshold for avoiding nephrotoxicity.MethodsThe medical records of hospitalized children with severe infection treated with vancomycin in the PICU of a tertiary pediatric hospital from September 2018 to January 2021 were retrospectively collected. …”
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Corrigendum on: Ventilation weaning and extubation readiness in children in pediatric intensive care unit: A review by Elisa Poletto, Francesca Cavagnero, Marco Pettenazzo, Davide Visentin, Laura Zanatta, Fabrizio Zoppelletto, Andrea Pettenazzo, Marco Daverio, Claudia Maria Bonardi

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Characterization of potential drug interactions with antimicrobials in a pediatric intensive care unit, Western Amazon by Francimar L. JUCÁ, Andreia F. BRILHANTE, Leonardo K. MELCHIOR, Sammuel C. PINHEIRO, Suyane G. BRAGA

“… Objective: Characterize the occurrence of potential drug interactions (PDIs) involving antimicrobials in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Acre state, Western Amazon. …”
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Traumatic brain injury in pediatric age group: Predictors of outcome in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Mardini AA, Kamal HM, Bokhary MM Aly

“…Objective: To determine predictors for outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in infants and children younger than twelve years admitted to our pediatric intensive care units (PICU).Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study from 2004-5, done at the PICU of King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Confirmation of Nasogastric Tube Placement via Bedside Ultrasound in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Mustafa Çolak, Gökhan Ceylan, Sevgi Topal, Özlem Saraç Sandal, Gülhan Atakul, Ekin Soydan, Pınar Hepduman, Utku Kararslan, Hasan Ağın

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Improvement in Pediatric Intensive Care Units in Spain—What Have We Learned? by Elena Fresán-Ruiz, Ana Carolina Izurieta-Pacheco, Mònica Girona-Alarcón, Juan Carlos de Carlos-Vicente, Amaya Bustinza-Arriortua, María Slocker-Barrio, Sylvia Belda-Hofheinz, Montserrat Nieto-Moro, Sonia María Uriona-Tuma, Laia Pinós-Tella, Elvira Morteruel-Arizcuren, Cristina Schuffelmann, Yolanda Peña-López, Sara Bobillo-Pérez, Iolanda Jordan, on behalf of the Pediatric-ENVIN-HELICS Study Group

“…Antibiotic misuse in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) can lead to increased antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic-triggered side effects, hospital costs, and mortality. …”
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Assessing the health literacy of caregivers in the pediatric intensive care unit: a mixed-methods study by Anireddy R. Reddy, Anireddy R. Reddy, Anireddy R. Reddy, Anushree K. Doshi, Anushree K. Doshi, Allison Mak, Allison Mak, Judy A. Shea, Judy A. Shea, Joana T. Fardad, Jiwon Moon, Paula Hu, Annery G. Garcia-Marcinkiewicz, Annery G. Garcia-Marcinkiewicz

“…This mixed-methods study aims to quantitatively assess the health literacy of caregivers of children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and qualitatively describe facilitators and barriers to implementing health literacy screening from the provider perspective.MethodsCaregivers of patients admitted to our large, academic PICU (between August 12, 2022 and March 31, 2023) were approached to complete a survey with the Newest Vital Sign (NVS), which is a validated health literacy screener offered in English and Spanish. …”
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Tracheostomy among Children Admitted in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Centre by Rahul Bathwal, Kripa Dongol, Heempali Dutta

“…Conclusions: The prevalence of tracheostomy among the children of the pediatric intensive care unit was found to be lower than in other studies. …”
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Asthma changes at a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit after 10 years: Observational study by Ayman A Al-Eyadhy, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Ali A. N. Alhaboob, Abdulmalik K Aldubayan, Nasser A Almousa, Abdulrahman M Alsharidah, Mohammed I Alangari, Abdulrahman M Alshaya

“…Objectives: To describe the change in the management, and outcome of children with acute severe asthma (ASA) admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at tertiary institute, as compared to previously published report in 2003. …”
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Profile of Patients With Respiratory Failure at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Dr. Soetomo General Hospital by Cindy Aprilia Eka Prasanty, Arina Setyaningtyas, Arie Utariani

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Correction to: Pain and sedation management and monitoring in pediatric intensive care units across Europe: an ESPNIC survey by Marco Daverio, Florian von Borell, Anne-Sylvie Ramelet, Francesca Sperotto, Paula Pokorna, Sebastian Brenner, Maria Cristina Mondardini, Dick Tibboel, Angela Amigoni, Erwin Ista, the Analgosedation CONSORTIUM on behalf of the Pharmacology Section and the Nurse Science Section of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care

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Unified severity and organ dysfunction scoring system in pediatric intensive care unit: A pressing priority by Suresh Kumar Angurana, Maninder Singh Dhaliwal, Abhijit Choudhary

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Admissions: A Single Centre Experience by Pınar Yazıcı Özkaya, Hatice Feray Arı, İlke Baş, Eşe Eda Turanlı, Bülent Karapınar

“…Aim:During the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, pediatric emergency department visits and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions were significantly decreased. …”
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Taiwanese Parents' Experience of Making a “Do Not Resuscitate” Decision for Their Child in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Shu-Mei Liu, RN, MN, Hung-Ru Lin, RN, PhD, Frank L. Lu, MD, PhD, Tzu-Ying Lee, RN, PhD

“…Purpose: The purpose of this project was to explore the parental experience of making a “do not resuscitate” (DNR) decision for their child who is or was cared for in a pediatric intensive care unit in Taiwan. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted following parental signing of a standard hospital DNR form on behalf of their critically ill child. …”
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