Pediatric Critical Care Glossary

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

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

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

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

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

Blood flow delivery to tissues and organs, providing oxygen and nutrients.

Renal replacement therapy using the peritoneum as dialysis membrane. Important treatment modality for acute kidney injur...

A lung-protective ventilation strategy that accepts elevated carbon dioxide levels to minimize ventilator-induced lung i...

A ventilatory strategy allowing elevated carbon dioxide levels to minimize ventilator-induced lung injury.

Therapeutic strategy allowing blood pressure below normal ranges to minimize fluid requirements and bleeding risk in tra...

Failure of normal postnatal decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance, resulting in right-to-left shunting and hypoxemia...

A therapeutic intervention placing patients face-down to improve oxygenation in severe lung injury.

Rapid sequence intubation - emergency airway management technique using sedation and paralysis to quickly secure the air...

Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, requiring immediate recognition...

A congenital heart defect where the aorta and pulmonary artery are switched, creating two parallel circuits.