Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
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Inflammatory Markers for Nosocomial Infections in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Single-Center Retrospective Cohort, 2017-2022
Jun 10, 2026
The authors aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin in identifying nosocomial infections in pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Their findings indicated that none of the laboratory markers had adequate discriminative ability for detecting infections, although normal values could assist in reducing unnecessary antibiotic treatments and surveillance cultures in this patient population.
Health Professionals' Perceptions of End-of-Life Care in the PICU: Single-Center Survey in Spain
Jun 5, 2026
The authors aimed to explore healthcare professionals' perceptions of end-of-life care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and identify unmet needs and barriers. Their survey of 73 staff members revealed generally high quality of care ratings but highlighted significant emotional impacts on staff and deficiencies in support and facilities. Recommendations for improvement included enhanced bereavement follow-up, better architectural design, and structured debriefings to address these issues.