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Cardiac function in pediatric septic shock survivors.

Hendrika Knoester1, Jeanine J Sol, Pascal Ramsodit

  • 1Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Emma Children's Hospital, Academic Medical Centre, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands. h.knoester@amc.uva.nl

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|December 3, 2008
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Summary

Most pediatric septic shock survivors show excellent cardiac recovery. However, some experience rhythm disturbances and reduced ventricular function, necessitating long-term cardiac monitoring for these children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Septic shock research

Background:

  • Septic shock is a life-threatening condition in children.
  • Long-term effects of pediatric septic shock on cardiac function are not fully understood.
  • Inotropic and vasoconstrictive agents are commonly used in treating pediatric septic shock.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term cardiac effects in children who survived septic shock.
  • To assess cardiac function in pediatric septic shock survivors treated with specific medications for extended periods.
  • To identify potential cardiac abnormalities in pediatric septic shock survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Cohort study design.
  • Involved 108 pediatric septic shock survivors and 52 healthy controls.
  • Assessed cardiac function through history, physical exam, ECG (rest, exercise, 24-hour Holter), and ventricular function tests.

Main Results:

  • Most survivors had normal cardiac function and no symptoms.
  • 6% of survivors exhibited cardiac abnormalities.
  • Abnormalities included premature ventricular contractions and decreased left/right ventricular function.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric septic shock survivors generally exhibit good cardiac recovery.
  • A subset of survivors may develop long-term cardiac issues like arrhythmias and ventricular dysfunction.
  • Long-term cardiac follow-up is recommended for pediatric septic shock survivors, especially considering aging effects.