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Here's the most important sentence from the International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock, JAMA, January 21, 2024: “SIRS should no longer be used to diagnose sepsis in children, and because any life-threatening condition is severe, the term severe sepsis is redundant.” And a little child shall lead them... Sepsis is Sepsis-3.

You know what’s impressive? The ChildKind International International certification process for pediatric pain care! This is no ordinary certification—hospitals have to prove they're committed to quality pain management for kids. It's thorough, but that's what makes it work so well. In our blog post, we break down what it takes to become ChildKind certified and how it's transforming pediatric care. From gap analyses to on-site audits, ChildKind leaves no stone unturned to ensure hospitals meet the highest standards. Hospitals can earn a gold star for pain care? ⭐️ Yes, please! 🙌 #PediatricPainCare #ChildKindCertification #ChildKindInternational

Check out the latest #AHRQ PSNet WebM&M Spotlight Case with CE/MOC that describes a failure to identify sepsis in a pediatric patient, leading to the development of septic shock and ultimately death over the following 48 hours. #patientsafety https://lnkd.in/ePznQr2Q

Diagnosing a sick child can be a challenge. Pediatric patients can’t always tell you their symptoms. The BIOFIRE® Panels utilize a syndromic approach—simultaneously testing for different pathogens that can cause similar symptoms. With just two minutes hands-on time and about an hour turnaround time, syndromic testing can significantly reduce the time to actionable results compared to standard of care in pediatric hospitals. ⌛ In about an hour, you’ll have the actionable results you need to help put your patients, and their concerned caregivers, at ease. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egMWT7ND #WeArebioMérieux

📝 New #ESOBlog: Insights from the Latest ESO Webinar on Paediatric Stroke Catch up on the recent ESO webinar exploring the unique challenges of diagnosing and treating stroke in children. Did you know paediatric stroke is so rare it’s often misdiagnosed, leading to delays in crucial treatment? Read the full report to learn more insights: https://ow.ly/C0g450U5RXk #StrokeCare #stroke #strokeresearch #ESOwebinar

The next Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar, "Chronic Home Ventilation: Helping Families Make Decisions," takes place tomorrow, May 21 at 12:00 Pacific Time. Here are the details: DESCRIPTION: The number of children needing chronic respiratory support is increasing as once-fatal conditions become treatable. Many families struggle with the decision about whether chronic home ventilation is right for their child or family. In this webinar, we will review data from families who have faced this decision and consider how their experiences should impact our counseling and support for other families. OBJECTIVES: 1. Define pediatric chronic critical illness (PCCI) 2. Highlight common PCCI challenges, including decisions about chronic medical technology 3. Review strategies to help families and medical teams discuss the option of chronic home ventilation PRESENTER: Renee D. Boss, MD, MHS Register now: https://bit.ly/3M7vXV2 #PPCWebinars #pediatricpalliativecare

Swimmer’s Ear, or otitis externa, is a painful condition affecting the outer ear and ear canal, often resulting from trapped water leading to infection and inflammation. It is common among swimmers but can affect anyone, particularly those with skin conditions or who frequently use ear devices like earbuds or hearing aids. Treatment involves cleaning the ear canal, using antibiotic or antifungal eardrops, managing pain with over-the-counter pain relievers, and possibly using a wick or oral antibiotics for severe infections, along with follow-up appointments to ensure resolution. For treatment, contact Naugatuck Valley ENT at (203) 578-4630, where our specialists provide comprehensive ENT care, especially for pediatric patients. https://buff.ly/3znCRC2

June is #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth. Scoliosis is a frontal curvature of the spine, typically an abnormal S-shaped or C-shaped curve. Most often, people are diagnosed with scoliosis in their youth. Early detection is key for effective treatment. With proper care, most children and adolescents will have normal, active lives. Watch our video to learn about signs of scoliosis in kids. If you are concerned that your child may have scoliosis, make an appointment with your healthcare provider today. Learn more about our pediatric scoliosis expert: https://bit.ly/3REU4NA #ImproveMoreLives

Listen and learn as experts share how to navigate the complexities of diabetes in young patients, the transition from pediatric to adult care, distinguishing between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and more in this episode of @stanfordmedcast. Stanford CME https://lnkd.in/gchNbF9j

COURIERS of LIFE. Prehospital Blood Transfusion and Systolic Blood Pressure. While I expect that most of those reading this post already understand, at least generally, the importance of prehospital blood transfusion and how it is correlated to the recovery of a viable systolic blood pressure (SBP), I do recognize that there are many who are following these threads to better understand and appreciate the importance of #wholebloodnow. With that, here is a short summary: - An individual experiences hemorrhage, being the sudden loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel or a collection of blood vessels. This can be the result of trauma (e.g., accidental laceration, accidental amputation, deep puncture wound (e.g., collision with a tree branch, bullet wound, knife stabbing, etc.,), blunt force, etc.) or medical causes (e.g., bleeding disorders, postpartum circumstances, postoperative incidents, etc.)). - Due to this hemorrhage, blood volume decreases, reducing the amount of blood returning to the heart (venous return). This decrease in venous return reduces the heart's preload (the stretch of heart muscle fibers before contraction), resulting in lower cardiac output and and a consequential reduction in SBP. - The transfusion of blood directly increases blood volume, resulting in various effects on SBP: - - By adding blood volume, transfusion boosts the amount of blood returning to the heart. This raises preload, allowing the heart to pump more blood with each beat (stroke volume), thereby increasing cardiac output and SBP. - - The transfusion of blood restores red blood cells (RBCs), which are, essentially, the "couriers of life," darting through the bloodstream like a fleet of microscopic, vibrant red delivery trucks. Each RBC is expertly packed with hemoglobin, a molecule designed for the sole purpose of binding oxygen in the lungs and safely transporting it to every corner of the body. With each beat of the heart, these RBC couriers embark on their relentless journey, dropping off their life-sustaining "packages" of oxygen to cells in need and picking up carbon dioxide in return—a vital exchange that fuels our every breath, thought, and movement. This reduces the demand on the heart to compensate for low oxygen levels, supporting better overall cardiovascular function. - - In response to blood loss, the body releases hormones, such a adrenaline, causing vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) to maintain blood pressure. With transfusion, this hormonal response can better support and maintain an increase in SBP. In a nutshell, transfusion reverses the drop in blood volume and improves heart function, both of which contribute to an increase in SBP following a hemorrhagic event.