Simulation to Train Pediatric ICU Teams in Endotracheal Intubation of Patients with COVID-19.

Unlabelled: To prevent transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 to healthcare workers, we must quickly implement workflow modifications in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Our objective was to rapidly train interdisciplinary PICU teams to safely perform endotracheal intubations in children with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 using a structured simulation education program.

Methods: We conducted a quality improvement study in a tertiary referral PICU.

Pediatric Pain Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit: An Evidence-Based Algorithm.

Background: Conducting an adequate pain assessment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is multifactorial and complex due to the diversity of the population. It is critical that validated pain assessment methods are used appropriately and consistently to aid in evaluation of pain and pain management interventions.

Purpose: The aim of this evidence-based practice project was to improve pain assessment practices in the PICU through a decision-support algorithm.