Pediatric Critical Care Glossary

Mechanical cardiopulmonary support using external circulation devices. Umbrella term encompassing ECMO and related techn...

The complete mechanical system including pumps, oxygenator, and tubing that provides artificial heart-lung support by ci...

Removal of an endotracheal tube from a patient's airway.

Life-threatening condition in pediatric oncology patients characterized by fever and dangerously low neutrophil counts,...

Seizures occurring in children aged 6 months to 5 years during febrile episodes, classified as either simple or complex...

Behavioral pain assessment tool for non-verbal pediatric patients using five criteria: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Co...

Excessive accumulation of fluid resulting in positive fluid balance and potential organ dysfunction.

Single-ventricle physiology following surgical palliation where systemic venous return flows passively to the pulmonary...

Congenital abdominal wall defect where intestines protrude through opening beside the umbilicus. Requires immediate surg...

Standardized neurological assessment tool used to evaluate level of consciousness in children, with age-appropriate modi...

Modified version of Glasgow Coma Scale adapted for assessment of consciousness in pediatric patients with traumatic brai...

A systematic approach to hemodynamic management that uses specific physiologic targets and protocols to optimize tissue...

The study and measurement of blood circulation and pressure within the cardiovascular system.

An alternative ventilation strategy that delivers very small tidal volumes at extremely high frequencies to provide gas...

A severe congenital heart defect characterized by underdevelopment of the left-sided cardiac structures.

Medication that affects the force of heart muscle contraction, used to support cardiac function in critically ill childr...

Vascular access method through bone marrow when peripheral intravenous access is difficult or impossible to obtain.

Bleeding into the brain's ventricular system, most commonly seen in premature infants.

Insertion of an endotracheal tube through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain an open airway and enable mecha...

Most common cause of stridor in newborns, characterized by immature laryngeal cartilage that collapses inward during ins...

Respiratory distress in newborns caused by aspiration of meconium-stained amniotic fluid during delivery.

A serious gastrointestinal condition primarily affecting premature infants, characterized by inflammation and death of i...

Withdrawal symptoms in newborns exposed to addictive substances in utero.

Specialized intensive care unit for critically ill newborn infants up to 28 days of age.