Assessing Pediatric ICU Patients

This chapter explores the practical approaches to evaluating pediatric patients in the ICU, with a focus on respiratory assessments and laboratory tests such as arterial blood gases. It emphasizes the significance of sedation holidays in accurately assessing neurologic function and discusses the Phoenix criteria for diagnosing sepsis. Additionally, the chapter highlights the importance of individualized treatment protocols and the applicability of clinical guidelines in managing community-acquired pneumonia in critically ill children.