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Review
. 2023 Apr;39(2):309-326.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2022.09.007. Epub 2022 Nov 2.

Pediatric Critical Care Outcomes: State of the Science

Mallory A Perry-Eaddy  1 , Leslie A Dervan  2 , Joseph C Manning  3 , R Scott Watson  2 , Martha A Q Curley  4
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Review

Pediatric Critical Care Outcomes: State of the Science

Mallory A Perry-Eaddy et al. Crit Care Clin. 2023 Apr.

Abstract

Children who survive the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) are at risk of developing post-intensive care syndrome in pediatrics (PICS-p). PICS-p, defined as new physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or social health dysfunction following critical illness, can affect the child and family. Historically, synthesizing PICU outcomes research has been challenging due to inconsistency in study design and in outcomes measurement. PICS-p risk may be mitigated by implementing intensive care unit best practices that limit iatrogenic injury and by supporting the resiliency of critically ill children and their families.

Keywords: Critical care; Follow-up; Outcomes; Pediatric; Postintensive care syndrome.

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