Psychological Outcomes in Families of PICU Survivors: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Pediatric critical illness exposes family members to stressful experiences that may lead to subsequent psychological repercussions.

Objective: To systematically review psychological outcomes among PICU survivors' family members.

Data Sources: Four medical databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and PsycInfo) were searched from inception till October 2023.

Assessment of Long-term Psychological Outcomes After Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Admission: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Importance: The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) exposes children to stressful experiences with potential long-term psychological repercussions. However, current understanding of post-PICU psychological outcomes is incomplete.

Objective: To systematically review and evaluate reported long-term psychological outcomes among children previously admitted to the PICU.

Anti-N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis masquerading as fever of unknown origin.

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a diagnostic challenge. Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis should be considered in children with FUO and new-onset neurological symptoms without significant encephalopathy.