Development of Triage Guidelines for the PICU with Dr. Andrew Argent

Explore the development of triage guidelines for Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) in resource-limited settings through this insightful 43-minute World Shared Practice Forum talk by Dr. Andrew Argent, medical director of the PICU at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Delve into critical topics such as optimizing limited resources, balancing elective and emergency cases, staff considerations, and stakeholder involvement in policy development. Gain valuable insights into the challenges of creating effective triage policies, understanding PICU mortality data, and addressing the unique demands for care in developing countries. Learn from Dr. Argent's extensive research on critical illness in children, pathways to care, and the complexities of pediatric intensive care in resource-constrained environments.

Intro
Demand for Care
Developing the Guidelines
Risks of Policy Development
Optimizing the Use of Resources
Elective vs. Emergency Cases
Staff Considerations
Stakeholders
Who Should be Admitted?
Challenges to Policy
PICU Mortality Data