Organizational characteristics of European pediatric onco-critical care: An international cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensified treatment protocols have improved survival of pediatric oncology patients. However, these treatment protocols are associated with increased treatment-related morbidity requiring admission to pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). We aimed to describe the organizational characteristics and processes of care for this patient group across PICUs in Europe.

Methods

A web-based survey was sent to PICU directors or representative physicians between February and June 2021.

Results

Responses were obtained from 77 PICUs of 12 European countries. Organizational characteristics were similar across the different countries of Europe. The median number of PICU beds was 12 (IQR 8-16). The majority of the PICUs was staffed by pediatric intensivists and had a 24/7

SUBMITTER: Nielsen JSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9751627 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature