Publications by authors named "Gemechu Edae"
Ethiop J Health Sci
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the clinical profile and outcomes of critically ill children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of St Paul's Hospital in Addis Ababa, focusing on admission patterns and associated factors from January 2017 to December 2018.
- A total of 260 patients were analyzed, revealing a mean age at admission of approximately 4 years, a PICU stay averaging over 7 days, and the most impacted organ systems being the central nervous and respiratory systems.
- The study found a mortality rate of 21.1%, with post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation admissions and mechanical ventilation identified as significant predictors of mortality, highlighting the need for improved PICU resources and staffing to enhance patient outcomes.
