Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10221852 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In childrenâ¯â¤â¯2 years of age prophylactically admitted for PICU observation, we did not observe severe complications or major interventions after MLB. Minor interventions and complications were noted early during post-procedural monitoring. PICU monitoring was substantially more expensive than same-day PACU observation. Young age as the sole criteria for prophylactic PICU monitoring after diagnostic or therapeutic MLB may be unjustified when comparable, cost-conscious care can be achieved in a PACU setting. Prior to pre-procedural selection of PICU monitoring, we recommend a broad contextual risk assessment including a review of comorbidities, operative plan, and intended anesthetic exposure.
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Authors
Elizabeth J. Kerris, Jason T. Patregnani, Matthew Sharron, Anthony A. Sochet,