SCCM Resource Library-The Epidemiology of Pediatric Intensive Care Admissions in the United States: 2001-2019

The Epidemiology of Pediatric Intensive Care Admissions in the United States: 2001-2019

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The prevalence of children requiring or receiving ICU care in the US is rising quickly, with ICU admissions increasing slightly while overall hospital admissions have decreased. The study found that ICU care is increasingly regionalized in children's hospitals and dedicated PICUs, but may be associated with limited access to care for children in rural areas. Pediatric ICU patients are becoming more medically complex and often develop organ failure, requiring longer hospital stays and mechanical ventilation. While mortality rates have decreased overall, the costs of caring for these children have significantly risen. It is crucial to adapt pediatric ICU capacity and the healthcare system to adequately meet the needs of these children.

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Pediatrics, Worldwide Data, 2023

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Type: star research | Star Research Presentations: Epidemiology, Pediatrics (SessionID 30009)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pediatrics

Knowledge Area Worldwide Data

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Pediatrics

Tag Epidemiology Outcomes

Year 2023

Keywords

prevalence

ICU care

access to care

medically complex

pediatric ICU capacity

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