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Targeted PICU rounds reduce the rate of healthcare-associated conditions

The 48-bed PICU averages 3,500 admissions annually from across the seven states served by the hospital. "Reducing Hospital-Acquired Conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit With a High-Risk ...
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The unique pain and joy of celebrating Christmas with a child in the pediatric intensive care unit

In the days leading up to Christmas in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), medical teams work to send as many children home as they can. Kids should be with their people for the holidays. And it ...
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State restricts Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Pediatric ICU from accepting some new patients

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has restricted Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital from accepting some new chronically ill children to its pediatric intensive ...
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Methodist Children’s Hospital expands Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

SAN ANTONIO – Methodist Children’s Hospital has expanded its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to help children in need of critical medical attention. The new PICU will enhance the hospital’s capacity ...
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PICU admission for anaphylaxis often involves drug reactions, breathing difficulties

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with active asthma symptoms were 14.43 times more likely to be admitted to the PICU. Patients admitted ...