Factors affecting intensive care length of stay in critically ill pediatric patients with burn injuries
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This study identifies clinical predictors of prolonged PICU stays in severely burned children, finding that higher total body surface area burned, lower systolic blood pressure, and reduced platelet counts in the first 48 hours correlate with stays exceeding 7 days. The resulting predictive model achieved 100% specificity for identifying high-risk patients, offering a practical tool for optimizing resource allocation and care planning in pediatric burn units.
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- Burn extent >33% TBSA strongly predicts PICU stay exceeding 7 days in pediatric burn patients.
- Lower systolic BP in first 48 hours correlates with prolonged PICU length of stay in severely burned children.
- Thrombocytopenia at 48 hours (platelets <185 K/µL) associates with extended PICU admission in pediatric burns.
- A model using %TBSA, SBP, lactate, and platelet count achieved 100% specificity for predicting LOS >7 days.
- Early identification of high-risk burn patients enables better resource allocation and care planning in PICU settings.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Factors affecting intensive care length of stay in critically ill pediatric patients with burn injuries. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-12-28. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9584?via_space=staycurrentmd
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