PICU Guidelines and Policies
While every effort is made to maintain the most updated versions of these guidelines, always review the revision dates and references, and contact the guideline authors with questions. As clinical guidelines, the information contained herein is not intended to replace clinical judgement.
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Pediatric Critical Care Comprehensive Service Guideline
PICU Clinical Guidelines and pathways
Heparin protocol (see also UCM Policy & Procedure Manual, PC 148)
Fentanyl + midazolam titration algorithm (see also PCP 200-01)
Fentanyl Titration algorithm (see also PCP 200-01)
Daily Spontaneous Breathing Trial Process Map (see also UCM Policy & Procedure Manual, PC 88)
PICU continuous infusion guideline
PC 90: Tracheostomy care and changes
Pediatric ECMO Anticoagulation Guideline
Sedation guideline for ECMO patients
Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Guideline
Sedation for MIBG Patients in the PICU
Administrative guidelines and pathways
Transfer of PICU patient to General Pediatric Service
Admitting/Transfer of in-patients to the PICU
Scheduling Sedation for Pediatric Patients
After-hours MRI sedation scheduling
IV access for contrast radiology
PICU Admission of Critically Ill Burn Patients
CV OR to PICU Handoff Process
Other helpful links
Intubation checklist (pocket card format) See also UCM Policy & Procedure Manual, PC 88 and PC 91
NIRS indications and product manual
NAVA pocket guides
OPENpediatrics
Mechanical Ventilator Simulator
Hemodialysis Simulator
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Website (PedsCCM.org)
Society of Critical Care Medicine
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