Parental presence at the bedside (PPB) of critically ill children in the pediatric intensive care
unit (PICU) is necessary for operationalizing family-centred care. Previous evidence …

Infants are exceptionally fragile and physically vulnerable who need special healthcare.
Continuous monitoring of vital information of infants is essential for understanding their …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Definitions for pediatric sepsis were established in 2005
without data-driven criteria. It is unknown whether the more recent adult Sepsis-3 definitions …

OBJECTIVES: To identify trends in the population of patients in PICUs over time. DESIGN:
Cross-sectional, retrospective cohort study using the Pediatric Health Information System …

Background: Despite their broad commitment to family-centred care, children's hospitals and
associated pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) restricted family presence during the …

The purpose of this policy statement is to update the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics
clinical report and provide enhanced guidance for institutions, administrators, and providers …

Criteria for Critical Care of Infants and Children: PICU Admission, Discharge, and Triage
Practice Statement and Levels of Care Guidance | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics …

OBJECTIVES: Large populations of chronically critically ill patients test the critical care
system's resource utilization ability. Defining and tracking this group is necessary for census …

Deep neck infections are potentially dangerous complications of upper respiratory tract or
odontogenic infections. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and potential spreading …

Background A significant proportion of children with SARs-CoV-2-related illnesses have
been admitted to the Pediatric intensive care unit (ICU), although often for closer monitoring …