Pediatric Mass Critical Care in a Pandemic

• 2012

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• Robert Kanter
PMID: 21037504DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/pcc.0b013e3181fe390a

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This article evaluates the effectiveness of sustained pediatric mass critical care responses in prolonged pandemics compared to temporary approaches for sudden-impact public health emergencies. Using Monte Carlo simulation modeling, the study assesses a region's ability to meet pediatric intensive care unit needs during hypothetical pandemics with and without mass critical care responses tripling the usual capacity. Findings show that mass critical care approaches are crucial in severe pandemics, accommodating most patients but still requiring consideration of rationing for some. The study highlights the importance of preparedness and capacity planning to ensure adequate care for infants and children during public health crises.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Critical Care; Disaster Planning; Health Services Needs and Demand; Intensive Care Units; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Monte Carlo Method; Pediatrics; Progressive Patient Care; Triage; Pandemics; Mass Casualty Incidents; Surge Capacity

Institutions: State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

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