PICU Survival Guide

 

Rule #1, forget everything you learned in the MICU.  Kids are different than adults.  Really.  Learn the differences, and why.

Sepsis

Hypotension?  Give 20mL/kg bolus, repeat up to two more times in the first hour.  If refractory, start pressoir

Which pressor?  Likely Dopamine.  Why Domapine in kids?  Must read article:

"Clinical practice parameters for hemodynamic support of pediatric and neonatal patients in septic shock"

http://www.survivingsepsis.org/About_the_Campaign/Documents/Pediatric%20and%20Neonatal%20Guidelines.pdf

 

 

 

 

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