Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric (2023)-Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide

Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide

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The Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide provides information on various topics related to pediatric critical care. Some of the topics covered include common infectious causes of upper airway obstruction, unintentional versus abusive patterns of injury, the initial resuscitation algorithm for children according to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign®, and the fluid and vasoactive-inotrope management algorithm for children with septic shock. <br /><br />In the section on common infectious causes of upper airway obstruction, the guide provides information on the characteristic features, typical age of onset, seasonal occurrence, causative agents, and pathology of conditions such as croup, epiglottitis, bacterial tracheitis, and retropharyngeal abscess.<br /><br />The section on unintentional versus abusive patterns of injury discusses the distinguishing features between unintentional and abusive injuries in various sites of the body, including the head, skeletal system, and cutaneous injuries.<br /><br />The guide also outlines the initial resuscitation algorithm for children with septic shock, including steps such as obtaining IV/IO access, collecting blood cultures, starting empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics, measuring lactate levels, and administering fluid bolus(es) and vasoactive agents.<br /><br />Furthermore, the guide presents the fluid and vasoactive-inotrope management algorithm for children with septic shock, considering different scenarios based on the presence or absence of hypotension and signs of fluid overload.<br /><br />Lastly, the guide provides information on respiratory variation in inferior vena cava diameter and peak aortic velocity as observed with critical care ultrasound in pediatric and neonatal patients.<br /><br />Overall, the Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide offers condensed information on important topics relevant to pediatric critical care, serving as a handy resource for healthcare professionals.

Keywords

Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide

pediatric critical care

upper airway obstruction

unintentional versus abusive patterns of injury

initial resuscitation algorithm

septic shock

fluid management algorithm

vasoactive-inotrope management algorithm

respiratory variation

critical care ultrasound

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