Abstract
The incidence of pediatric pulmonary embolism (PE) has increased by 200 % in the last decade, but at a single center, it is still infrequent. Given the unique epidemiologic features of pediatric PE, diagnosis is often delayed, and the management is empiric, based on individual physician experience or preference. Thus, there is a strong need for center-specific uniform management of pediatric PE patients. In adults, the development of pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs) or PE critical care pathways has shortened the time to diagnosis and the initiation of definitive management. Evidence to support an improvement in PE outcomes after the development of PERTs does not exist in children. Nonetheless, we have summarized the practical practice guidelines that physicians and institutions can adopt to establish their institutional PERTs or critical pathways. We also provide strategies for resource-challenged institutions for partnering with centers with expertise in the management of pediatric PE.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-107 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Thrombosis research |
Volume | 236 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- Critical pathways
- Pediatrics
- Pulmonary embolism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology