Pediatric Intensive Care

A spectrum of critical abdominal pathological conditions that might occur in neonates and children warrants real-time point-of-care abdominal ultrasound (abdominal POCUS) assessment. Abdominal radiographs have limited value with low sensitivity …

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterised by organ dysfunction in response to a dysregulated immune response to infection [ 1 ]. It is a global health priority estimated to cause 2.9 million deaths in children under 5 each year [ 2 ].

In the last decades, the advancement of knowledge in analgesia and sedation for critically ill pediatric patients has been conspicuous and relevant. Many recommendations have changed to ensure patients’ comfort during their intensive care unit …

The number of studies on post-traumatic stress disorder after hospitalization in a pediatric intensive care unit raised since 2004. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize and critically examine the literature about risk factors …

Antibiotic-resistant microorganisms (AMROs) colonization rate in patients from low- to middle-income countries (LMIC) has been reported to be high, reaching 50% or more depending on the bacterial species [ 1 ]. Among such patients, children from …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is responsible for various respiratory illnesses, particularly lower track respiratory disease (LRTD), and is the primary cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia. While individuals of all ages can be infected, RSV …

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening disease in pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. Management for DKA should be performed in a center experienced in DKA treatment, and immediate treatment in a pediatric intensive care unit …