A Study of a Comprehensive, Holistic Approach to Sedation, Pain, Delirium, Early Mobilization, and Family Engagement in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the subjective impressions on workload demands compared to perceived benefits of a new quality improvement plan of patient care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The frequency and length of education and training sessions will also be recorded, and PICU patient charts (electronic health records) will be reviewed to document the number and frequency of consults and adherence to the patient care plan.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Chronologic age > 2 months regardless of gestational age at birth
Expected PICU stay > 3 calendar days as predicted by the consultant intensivist
Need for invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation regardless of patient interface
Oxygen delivered via nasal cannula regardless of heat, humidification, or flow rate will not be considered (i.e. heated, humidified, high flow nasal cannula)

Exclusion Criteria

Prior enrollment for data collection in this study
Baseline pediatric cerebral performance or overall performance categories (PCPC or POPC) of 4 (severe disability), 5 (coma or vegetative state), or 6 (brain death).

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Grace Arteaga, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Grace Arteaga, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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