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Mortality in very long-stay pediatric intensive care unit patients and incidence of withdrawal of treatment
Intensive Care Medicine, 10/28/09

Naghib S et al. – The mortality for children with prolonged stay in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) is much higher than overall mortality. The incidence of withdrawal or limitation of therapy in this group is unknown. Children with prolonged stay in the PICU have a significantly high risk of mortality. Death is typically preceded by limitation of care.

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Critical Care Medicine, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 84%

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