Nursing Management in Pediatric Intensive Care
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 467
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatric intensive care; delirium; pain management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nursing management in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) involves overseeing specialized care for critically ill children while ensuring a high standard of clinical practice, emotional support, and patient safety. Effective nursing management addresses unique pediatric needs, from complex physiological monitoring to age-specific emotional and developmental support. Key areas of focus include promoting family-centered care, which integrates family members into care processes, enhancing communication, and providing psychological support, fostering trust and cooperation with both patients and families. A crucial aspect of PICU nursing management is staff training in the latest clinical practices, including advanced life support and managing high-stress environments. PICU managers also play a pivotal role in resource allocation, advocating for adequate staffing, and ensuring access to necessary medical equipment, particularly in resource-limited settings. By fostering a supportive and well-resourced environment, nursing managers help to mitigate burnout and enhance team resilience, which is essential for high-quality pediatric care.
In this Special Issue, we will provide a comprehensive overview of management strategies in the PICU, highlighting the best practices and emerging approaches to optimize outcomes in pediatric intensive care.
Dr. Yujiro Matsuishi
Dr. Subrina Jesmin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- family care
- quality indicator
- pain/delirium management
- post-intensive care syndrome in children
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