Pediatric Critical Care: Current Controversies

Author:   Christopher W. Mastropietro ,  Kevin M. Valentine
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
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9783319964980


Pages:   350
Publication Date:   31 January 2019
Format:   Hardback
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This volume provides an overview of the most important current controversies in the field of pediatric intensive care. Organized into sections based on organ systems, the text focuses on controversies surrounding disease processes of the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematologic / immunologic, endocrine, and neurologic systems. Each chapter reviews the pros and cons of specific management approaches through case studies and the most up-to-date evidence-based resources, and concludes with bulleted take-home points for ease of use.   Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Critical Care: Current Controversies is a valuable resource for intensivists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other health care providers involved in the care of critically-ill children.

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Author:   Christopher W. Mastropietro ,  Kevin M. Valentine
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Weight:   1.165kg
ISBN:  

9783319964980


ISBN 10:   3319964984
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   31 January 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

I. Respiratory Controversies 1. Ventilator Management for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeTravis P. Vesel, Ira M. Cheifetz 2. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Pediatric Respiratory FailureMatthew Friedman, Michael Hobson 3. Weaning and Extubation Readiness Assessment in Pediatric PatientsSamer Abu-Sultaneh, Christopher W. Mastropietro 4. Medical Management of Status Asthmaticus Michelle Olson, Federico Nievas, Kanwaljeet Anand II. Cardiovascular Controversies 5. Medical Management of Acute Fulminant MyocarditisFabio Savorgnan, Paul A. Checchia  6. Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Assist DevicesJuan M. Lehoux, Kimberly D. Beddows, Jacqueline M. Lamour 7. Surgical Management of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Peter Sassalos, Richard G. Ohye III. Gastrointestinal Controversies 8. Nutritional Support in the Pediatric ICUKimberly I. Mills, Nilesh M. Mehta 9. Medical Management of Acute Liver FailureHeli Bhatt, Girish S. Rao IV. Renal Controversies 10. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Kidney Injury in Critical IllnessTennille N. Webb, Rajit Basu, David Askenazi 11. Management of Fluid Overload in the Pediatric ICUGrace L. Ker, Sandeep Gangadharan V. Hematologic Controversies 12. Management of Cardiopulmonary-bypass Associated Coagulopathy Rania K. Abbasi, Anne E. Cossu, Scott G. Walker  13. Anticoagulation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Danny Eytan, Gail Annich VI. Immunologic Controversies 14. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lympho Histiocytosis, Macrophage Activation Syndrome, Hyperferritinemic Sepsis-Induced Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome in the Pediatric ICUJoseph A. Carcillo, Bita Shakoory, Leticia Castillo 15. Diagnosis and Management of Fungal Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care UnitChristine L. Joyce, Christine M. Salvatore, James S. Killinger  VII. Endocrinologic Controversies 16 Corticosteroid Therapy for Septic Shock and Pediatric ARDSLauren Jacobs, Hector Wong, Kusum Menon  17 Management of Diabetic KetoacidosisLaura Kitzmiller, Courtney Frye, Jeff Clark VIII. Neurologic Controversies 18 Optimizing Sedation in the Pediatric ICURita V. Alvarez, Chani Traube 19 Diagnosis of Brain Death and Organ Donation after Circulatory Death Anthony A. Sochet, Alexandra K. Glazier, Thomas A. Nakagawa 20 Therapeutic Hypothermia in the Pediatric ICUJessica S. Wallisch, Ericka L. Fink

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Pediatric Critical Care-Current Controversies provides an excellent and detailed overview and is a valuable educational and practical resource for residents, critical care fellows, critical care attending physicians, and anyone else who is involved in the treatment of critically ill pediatric patients in the pediatric intensive care unit. (Georg M. Schmoelzer, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 130 (3), March, 2020) Senior trainees and attending providers in the disciplines of pediatric critical care, anesthesiology, trauma, and burn care are an appropriate audience. The authors of the presentations represent an impressive list of thought leaders in the management of critical illness in children. ... This is an excellent overview of clinical challenges on the horizon of organ system support in pediatric intensive care medicine. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May 10, 2019)


“Pediatric Critical Care—Current Controversies provides an excellent and detailed overview and is a valuable educational and practical resource for residents, critical care fellows, critical care attending physicians, and anyone else who is involved in the treatment of critically ill pediatric patients in the pediatric intensive care unit.” (Georg M. Schmölzer, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 130 (3), March, 2020) “Senior trainees and attending providers in the disciplines of pediatric critical care, anesthesiology, trauma, and burn care are an appropriate audience. The authors of the presentations represent an impressive list of thought leaders in the management of critical illness in children. … This is an excellent overview of clinical challenges on the horizon of organ system support in pediatric intensive care medicine.” (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May 10, 2019)


Senior trainees and attending providers in the disciplines of pediatric critical care, anesthesiology, trauma, and burn care are an appropriate audience. The authors of the presentations represent an impressive list of thought leaders in the management of critical illness in children. ... This is an excellent overview of clinical challenges on the horizon of organ system support in pediatric intensive care medicine. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May 10, 2019)


Author Information

Christopher W. Mastropietro, MD, FCCMProfessor of Clinical PediatricsIndiana University School of MedicineDepartment of PediatricsDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN USA  Kevin M. Valentine, MDAssistant Professor of Clinical PediatricsIndiana University School of MedicineDepartment of PediatricsDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN USA 

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