Table 1.
Demographics and clinical outcomes of septic children with ARDS on preemptive fluid strategy and standard fluid strategy
| Preemptive | Conservative | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 37 | 39 |
| Male | 54% | 64% |
| Age (mo) | 6 (2,11)* | 3 (1,7) |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 (5.4,10)* | 5 (4.7,9) |
| Comorbility | 38% | 49% |
| RSV | 54% | 51% |
| P/F ratio at admission | 207 (146,249) | 193 (146,234) |
| Duration of MV (h) | 81 (58,98)* | 118 (85.5154.5) |
| PICU LOS (days) | 5 (4,7)* | 8 (6,10) |
(*P < 0.05)
Abbreviations: ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome, RSV respiratory syncytial virus; P/F ratio PaO2/FiO2 ratio, MV mechanical ventilation, PICU LOS pediatric intensive care unit length of stay