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Early Recognition of Critical Illness

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Hospitalized pediatric oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients are a high-risk population with frequent deterioration events requiring critical care. Early identification of critical illness in these patients can improve hospital outcomes and reduce mortality. Pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) and rapid response teams (RRTs) are quality improvement measures that aid in early recognition and management of critical illness in these high-risk patients.

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  1. Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, Division of Critical Care, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA

    Asya Agulnik

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  2. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

    Julie-An M. Talano

  3. Department of Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA

    Jennifer A. McArthur

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Agulnik, A. (2019). Early Recognition of Critical Illness. In: Duncan, C., Talano, JA., McArthur, J. (eds) Critical Care of the Pediatric Immunocompromised Hematology/Oncology Patient. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01322-6_10

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