Merry Christmas to all and wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year! The PAAD will go on hiatus till January 4th. Last week we lost 2 giants in the pediatric anesthesia universe Jack Downes and Warren Zapol. The week in review was dominated by Jack’s death. I’ve received a couple of requests for another round of remembrances. So if you would like to add your thoughts email me directly myasterster@gmail.com and I will do my best to post another round next week…Myron Yaster MD
In memoriam: John J. ("Jack") Downes, MD
In memoriam: Warren Zapol, MD
Remembering the classics: Sedation Guidelines Historical Perspectives Part 1 Foundations:
Remembering the classics: Sedation Guidelines Historical Perspectives Part 2
Charlie Cote MD reviews how the sedation guidelines were developed and continue to develop in this 2 part series.
Fluids and Antimicrobials and Pressors…. Oh My! Updates on the Management of Pediatric Sepsis
Original article
Weiss SL, Peters MJ, Alhazzani W, Agus MSD, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock and Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction in Children. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2020 Feb;21(2):e52-e106. PMID: 32032273
The management of sepsis is reviewed. Which pressor should be used particularly in neonates is discussed in some detail.
Reader response's: Jack Downes parts one and two
I received an enormous number of reader response’s to the announcement of Jack Downes’ death. Here are the highlights