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Homeward Bound: A Descriptive Study of Direct Discharge Home from the Pediatric ICU

Critical illness in a child is a challenging experience for all involved. Patients are generally admitted to a specialized pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for their care. Prior to discharge patients are commonly transferred to an acute care ward where care can be coordinated and the transition to outpatient care can be initiated. However sometimes patients are discharged directly to home from the PICU (DDH – direct discharge home) and bypass the acute care ward. This can be for a variety of reasons.

ResearchWehida NiaziOctober 24, 2023pediatrics, ICU, children, hospital

How ICU Surges From COVID-19 Impacted U.S. Mortality Rates: A Closer Look

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe. With numerous waves hitting our communities, many have felt the weight of the virus both directly and indirectly throughout the past several years. Our recent study sheds new light on the relationship between ICU capacity and mortality rates in the U.S.

ResearchRachel WolfeSeptember 21, 2023covid-19, ICU, mortality rates, pandemic