PICU in the MICU: How Adult ICUs Can Support Pediatric Care in Public Health Emergencies

• 2022

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• Mary King; Renee Matos; Mitchell Hamele; Matthew Borgman; Luke Zabrocki; Samir Gadepalli; Ryan Maves
PMID: 35007553DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.12.648

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This article explains how adult ICUs can help care for children during health emergencies like COVID-19. It describes that since there are fewer pediatric ICU beds, adult ICUs might need to treat older children with common conditions like sepsis or trauma. Children with complex issues should stay in pediatric ICUs. The goal is to keep PICU beds available for those who need them most. It also suggests ways to manage resources and staff effectively, ensuring the best care for all patients while maintaining safety and communication between hospitals and families.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Intensive Care Units; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Pandemics; Surge Capacity; Critical Care Outcomes; COVID-19

Institutions: University of Washington; Uniformed Services University; Brooke Army Medical Center; Naval Medical Center, San Diego; University of Michigan

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