Outcome from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in chronic illness

Abstract

Typpo et al from Baylor College of Medicine, in collaboration with 35 US children's hospitals working in the Virtual PICU Performance System database, have studied outcomes of organ dysfunction for children with chronic illness admitted to the PICU. They studied 44 693 children, 52.1% of whom had a chronic diagnosis. Chronic diagnoses increased the risk of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome at admission and also increased mortality, but in general, the children who survived returned to their baseline functional status. These data, while somewhat surprising, are also encouraging to those who care for children with severe acute illness.Article page 108 ▸ Typpo et al from Baylor College of Medicine, in collaboration with 35 US children's hospitals working in the Virtual PICU Performance System database, have studied outcomes of organ dysfunction for children with chronic illness admitted to the PICU. They studied 44 693 children, 52.1% of whom had a chronic diagnosis. Chronic diagnoses increased the risk of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome at admission and also increased mortality, but in general, the children who survived returned to their baseline functional status. These data, while somewhat surprising, are also encouraging to those who care for children with severe acute illness. Article page 108 ▸ Children with Chronic Illness Return to Their Baseline Functional Status after Organ Dysfunction on the First Day of Admission in the Pediatric Intensive Care UnitThe Journal of PediatricsVol. 157Issue 1PreviewTo determine chronic illness outcomes after admission with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) for patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Full-Text PDF