Assessment of Tissue Perfusion Using the Peripheral Perfusion Index and Lactate Clearance in Shock in Pediatric Patients

Conclusion: Perfusion index (PI), lactate, and lactate clearance provided comparable sensitivity and specificity for predicting outcomes among pediatric patients with shock Therefore, we suggest that the PI is an inexpensive, rapid, and non-invasive tool that can be used to predict illness severity and mortality in busy pediatric intensive care units and emergency departments. This tool may guide better patient triage and an earlier diagnosis of shock in this setting.
Source: Shock - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Clinical Science Aspects Source Type: research