Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
The magnitude of pediatric mortality and determinant factors in intensive care units in a low-resource country, Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Cardiovascular
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Professional practice
- Respiratory
- Shock
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis pools eight Ethiopian studies (2,345 children) to estimate mortality following PICU admission in a low-resource setting. Pooled PICU mortality was around 28.5%, substantially higher than reported in high-income countries. Predictors of death included the need for mechanical ventilation and reduced Glasgow Coma Scale level. Useful context for PICU clinicians interested in global critical care disparities and risk stratification where resources are constrained.
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