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In this video, a panel of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) experts discuss various topics related to the care of critically ill children. One of the topics discussed is the use of spontaneous awakening trials in PICU patients. The panel explains that while this approach has been shown to be effective in adult patients, it does not translate well to children. They suggest that this may be because children who are lightly sedated throughout their mechanical ventilation tend to do better than those who are deeply sedated and then awakened. Another topic discussed is the use of positive touch in the care of children with pulmonary hypertension. The panel agrees that positive touch from family members tends to have a positive effect on pulmonary pressures, while therapeutic interventions may have a negative effect. They also discuss the challenges of implementing early mobilization in PICU patients and the importance of maintaining day-night cycles in the ICU. Overall, the panel emphasizes the need for patient-centered care and the involvement of various healthcare providers in achieving this goal.

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Professional Development and Education, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | PICU Liberation (Pediatrics) (SessionID 1194104)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Professional Development

Year 2023

Keywords

PICU

spontaneous awakening trials

mechanical ventilation

positive touch

pulmonary hypertension

patient-centered care

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