Read more on the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group website http://nppg.org.uk/chloral-in-critical-care/ The post NPPG publishes position statement on use of chloral hydrate in PCC appeared first on Paediatric Critical Care Society ..read more

New guidance developed by PCCS, RCPCH & Together for Short Lives Link: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/external-second-opinions The post Seeking & providing external second opinions in paediatrics appeared first on Paediatric Critical Care Society ..read more

14th – 16th September 2022,  Leicester Tigers Stadium   ‘Collaborating for Paediatric Critical Care’     Registration is now open Come and be part of the 2022 PCCS Annual Scientific Meeting The UK’s premier scientific event for paediatric critical care professionals Visit Conference website Programme here Call for Abstracts: Submit your abstract now via the conference website.  Deadline for submissions 15th June 2022 Programme: Provided by a large international and national faculty featuring original pre-conference workshops, immersive sessions and for the fi ..read more

To view or download the report by the AOMRC go to their website CLICK/TAP HERE   The post Academy of Medical Royal Colleges publishes statement on the initial antimicrobial treatment of sepsis appeared first on Paediatric Critical Care Society ..read more

The Health System Burden of RSV in Europe: EHMA’s White Paper – EHMA EHMA is pleased to launch a white paper on the health system burden of the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Europe. The white paper presents the study findings on the burden of paediatric RSV in hospitals (paediatric general wards and paediatric intensive care units) and the community (primary and emergency care), and the impact of RSV-infection on health systems performance and healthcare. CLICK/TAP HERE to read the summary. CLICK/TAP HERE to view the white paper. CLICK/TAP HERE to view a summary infographic. The post EH ..read more

The Paediatric Critical Care, GIRFT Programme National Specialty Report has been published please CLICK/TAP HERE to view. The post GIRFT publishes national Paediatric Critical Care report appeared first on Paediatric Critical Care Society ..read more

The Association of Clinical Psychologists have published an open letter regarding continued restrictions on family visiting within Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, to view CLICK/TAP HERE The post PCCS supports Association of Clinical Psychologists regarding restrictions to family visiting in PICU appeared first on Paediatric Critical Care Society ..read more

The death of a child is a devastating loss that profoundly affects bereaved parents as well as siblings, extended family and professionals involved in caring for the child. Families experiencing such a tragedy should be met with empathy and compassion. Parents require clear and sensitive communication; they need to understand what happened to their child and to believe that learning from their child’s death will improve care for other children. The process of expertly reviewing all deaths of children is grounded in deep respect for the rights of children and their families. It is important tha ..read more

In collaboration with the Paediatric Critical Care Society, the Intensive Care Society has published guidance for Paediatric to Adult Critical Care Transition. This document aims to provide clear guidance and recommendations to manage patients transitioning from paediatric to adult intensive care. More young persons, with complex and potentially life-limiting diseases, are surviving into adulthood and may require critical care input. Many illnesses once thought to be confined to childhood, such as cystic fibrosis or metabolic disorders, now need to be managed as diseases that begin in childhoo ..read more

Read more – https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/news/university-hospital-southampton-staff-play-major-role-in-bringing-children-with-cancer-from-ukraine-to-uk-for-treatment   The post Paediatric Critical Care Transport Team lead transfer of children with cancer from Ukraine to England for treatment appeared first on Paediatric Critical Care Society ..read more