Evidence · Review article
Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Updates in the Light of the PALICC-2 Guidelines.
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Non-invasive ventilation and high flow
- Nursing
- PARDS
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory
Summary
A narrative review summarising the definition, diagnosis and management of paediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome in light of the PALICC-2 (2023) update. It outlines why adult ARDS definitions underestimated paediatric disease and how PARDS-specific criteria evolved from PALICC 2015. Themes include diagnostic criteria, oxygenation assessment and treatment approaches including respiratory support. Relevant to all PICU clinicians caring for children with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure.
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