Retrospective evaluation of mechanical ventilated patients in pediatric intensive care unit Çocuk yoǧun bakim üni̇tesi̇nde mekani̇k venti̇latörde i̇zlenen hastalarin retrospekti̇f deǧerlendi̇ri̇lmesi̇

KENDİRLİ T., Derelli E., ÖZDEMİR H., Ince E.

Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.46, sa.4, ss.287-290, 2004 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 46 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.287-290
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Complication, Mechanical Ventilation, Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.