- Comparative Analysis of the PICU vs Adult ICU to identify similarities and differences
- Exploring the type of patients encountered
- Joey R (preschooler)
- 5yo male born with Trisomy 21 h/o CHD s/p complete repair and h/o duodenal reconstruction s/p ladds procedure with h/o small bowel obstruction and multiple abdominal surgeries. A few years had passed since these surgeries. Several days of viral symptoms, lethargy and diarrhea leading to ER. Decompensated within 10 min of arrival in ED, leading to code and CPR, placed on VA-ECMO for cardiac and severe multi-organ failure … lead to long term PICU stay with interventions in mobility and plan.
- Barry E (baby)
- Born with DeGeorge Syndrome: this led to repair of CHD, cleft lip palate, consistent pulmonary issues, intestinal issues requiring colostomy bag as well as gtube placement for GI feeding issues … lead long term hospitalization from PICU to stepdown unit. Main interventions were localized around mobility, positioning and basic developmental intervention..
- Will S (preschooler)
- 5yo polytrauma s/p MVA, suffered TBI with R subdural hematoma IVH, subarachnoid hemorrhage , skull fx, faial fx, Pulmonary contusion, and several other orthopedic fractures/injuries. Increased social piece to this case as the family happen to be travelling home through our town when the accident occurred, leading to the death of the sibling in our PICU as this patient recovered from TBI.
- Katie (6yo)
- 6-year-old born with Prader Willi Syndrome, dx with posterior fossa tumor, s/p resection, extended respiratory needs, leading to longer PICU stay. She was one of best examples of the benefits to early mobility for improved recovery.
- Ethics in caregivers in the PICU
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