Andrew Argent Criteria for admission and refusal to PICU
Andrew Argent Criteria for admission and refusal to PICU
Andrew Argent Criteria for admission and refusal to PICU
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
the good we aim <strong>to</strong> achieve• moni<strong>to</strong>ring of high risk patients <strong>to</strong> rapidly identify lifethreateningproblems– early intervention <strong>to</strong> prevent major complications• provision of life support therapy– ventilation– circula<strong>to</strong>ry support– other organ system support• provision of definitive diagnosis <strong>and</strong> therapy – allow majorsurgical intervention• return children <strong>to</strong> healthwhere does palliative care fit in?