Current Concepts in Pediatric Critical Care-8: Chronically Critically Ill Children

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This video discusses chronic critical illness and medical complexity in the pediatric ICU. The presenter defines children with medical complexity as those with complex chronic health problems, substantial healthcare needs, and severe functional limitations. There are multiple definitions for this group, including the complex chronic conditions definition, the clinical risk group, the chronic condition indicators, and the pediatric medical complexity algorithm. Among children with medical complexity, there is a subgroup of children who are chronically critically ill. The presenter also discusses the epidemiology of chronic critical illness, outcomes, and challenges in home ventilation. The presentation highlights the need for improved coordination and communication among healthcare providers, as well as the importance of addressing social and financial issues that can impact the care of children with chronic critical illness. Overall, the goal is to improve the outcomes and quality of life for these patients and their families.

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Maureen A. Madden, DNP

Keywords

pediatric ICU

medical complexity

chronic critical illness

home ventilation

healthcare coordination

quality of life

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