Pediatric Critical Care Glossary

Abnormal condition characterized by excessive acid in body fluids, lowering blood pH.

Cessation of breathing for a specific duration that varies by age group, requiring immediate intervention in pediatric p...

A severe inflammatory lung condition causing acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.

Invasive monitoring catheter placed in an artery to provide continuous blood pressure measurement and arterial blood sam...

Lung injury caused by excessive pressure during mechanical ventilation, potentially leading to pneumothorax or air leak...

A form of non-invasive ventilation providing two levels of positive airway pressure.

Abnormally slow heart rate that varies by age group in pediatric patients, often indicating hypoxia or other serious con...

Acute viral infection causing inflammation of the small airways (bronchioles) in infants and young children, often requi...

A chronic lung disease of prematurity characterized by abnormal lung development and prolonged oxygen dependence.

Sudden constriction of bronchial muscles causing narrowing of airways and breathing difficulty.

Continuous monitoring of exhaled carbon dioxide concentrations, providing real-time assessment of ventilation and circul...

The pressure gradient driving cerebral blood flow, calculated as mean arterial pressure minus intracranial pressure, cri...

Drainage catheter placed through the chest wall to remove air, blood, or fluid from the pleural space.

A validated behavioral assessment tool used to evaluate pain, distress, and sedation levels in critically ill infants an...

A birth defect characterized by abnormal development of the diaphragm, allowing abdominal organs to herniate into the ch...

A form of respiratory support providing constant positive pressure throughout the respiratory cycle.

A slow, continuous form of dialysis used for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury.

Clear intravenous fluids containing electrolytes that freely cross capillary membranes, used for volume resuscitation an...

Continuous renal replacement therapy used in critically ill children with acute kidney injury or fluid overload when sta...

Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation.

Decrease in oxygen saturation levels in the blood, typically measured by pulse oximetry.

Diabetic ketoacidosis - life-threatening complication of diabetes characterized by hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic...

Extracorporeal life support providing temporary cardiac and/or respiratory support using external circulation devices.

Advanced life support technique that provides cardiac and respiratory support by circulating blood through an artificial...