SCCM Resource Library-Clinical Research

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Nancy Akande discussed several clinical and public health research papers focusing on pediatric critical care. Key studies included a secondary analysis of the ABC-PICU study, emphasizing that restrictive transfusion strategies in hemodynamically stable, non-cardiac critically ill children could reduce ICU stays and costs without worsening outcomes. Compliance with guidelines, despite evidence, remains low, suggesting a need for structured implementation strategies. Another paper examined corticosteroid use in pediatric sepsis, revealing potential risks in high-risk children, as determined by the Persevere 2 risk score. Additionally, a study explored fluid management and CRRT initiation using a new predictive approach (TF2), which improved ICU outcomes but was resource-intensive. Akande also highlighted research on the impacts of the Childhood Opportunity Index on critically ill children, suggesting that social factors can influence recovery and readmission rates. Overall, these studies underscore a shift towards personalized medicine, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

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Year in Review | Year in Review: Pediatrics

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Year 2024

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pediatric critical care

restrictive transfusion strategies

corticosteroid use

fluid management

personalized medicine

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