Publications by authors named "Paraskevi Feizidou"
Background: The few studies of associations between fever and outcomes in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients have conflicting findings. Associations between hypothermia and patient outcomes have not been studied.
Objective: To investigate the incidence and characteristics of fever and hypothermia and their associations with adverse outcomes among PICU patients.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effects of delayed treatment on children with acute appendicitis (AA), highlighting that delays can lead to complications and longer hospital stays (LHS).
- Researchers analyzed data from 125 children, focusing on the timing of when symptoms started, when medical attention was sought, and when surgery occurred.
- Results showed that while most sought medical help within 3-12 hours, 17.6% delayed for over 24 hours, which significantly impacted LHS.