Retrospective evaluation of mechanical ventilated patients in pediatric intensive care unit Çocuk yoǧun bakim üni̇tesi̇nde mekani̇k venti̇latörde i̇zlenen hastalarin retrospekti̇f deǧerlendi̇ri̇lmesi̇
Gulhane Medical Journal, vol.46, no.4, pp.287-290, 2004 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 46 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2004
- Journal Name: Gulhane Medical Journal
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.287-290
- Keywords: Complication, Mechanical Ventilation, Pediatric Intensive Care
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A retrospective study was undertaken of 30 mechanical ventilated patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit of Ankara University School of Medicine between January 2002-March 2003. Mechanical ventilated patients were 18.1% of all patients. Their ages were between 45 days and 16.5 years, mechanical ventilation time was between 6 hours and 217 days. Patients' indications of mechanical ventilation were respiratory failure (80%), circulation failure (10%), central nervous system disease and respiratory depression (10%). Complications were seen in 46% of mechanical ventilated patients. The percentages of each complication were: atelectasia 30%, ventilator associated pneumonia 23%, pneumothorax 13%. Mortality was seen in 13% of all patients, and 43% of mechanical ventilated patients. In conclusion, experienced personnel are needed to supervise the use of mechanical ventilation in pediatric intensive care units, and a team of well-trained nurses in the pediatric intensive care unit are essential to minimize complications.