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Whitehead K, Ballot DE. A Retrospective Observational Study of the Impact of HIV Status on the Outcome of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Admissions at a Tertiary Hospital in South Africa (2015-2019). Pediatr Rep 2023; 15:679-690. [PMID: 37987286 PMCID: PMC10661240 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric15040061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
Abstract
HIV-infected and HIV-exposed but uninfected (HEU) children have unique health risks. Our study looked at how HIV exposure and infection impact presentation and outcomes in PICU in an era of improved ART. A retrospective analysis of children admitted to PICU was performed. The sample was divided into HIV negative, HEU and HIV infected, and presentation and outcomes were compared with a significance level set at α = 0.05. Our study showed that 16% (109/678) of children admitted to PICU were HEU and 5.2% (35/678) were HIV infected. HIV-infected children were admitted at a younger age (median two months) with an increased incidence of lower respiratory infections than HIV-negative children (p < 0.001); they also required longer ventilation and admission (p < 0.001). HIV-infected children had a higher mortality (40%) (p = 0.02) than HIV-negative (22.7%) children; this difference was not significant when comparing only children with a non-surgical diagnosis (p = 0.273). HEU children had no significant difference in duration of ICU stay (p = 0.163), ventilation (p = 0.443) or mortality (p = 0.292) compared to HIV-negative children. In conclusion, HIV-infected children presented with more severe disease requiring longer ventilation and admission. HEU had similar outcomes to HIV-negative children.
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- Kim Whitehead
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa;
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Molla MT, Endeshaw AS, Kumie FT, Lakew TJ. The magnitude of pediatric mortality and determinant factors in intensive care units in a low-resource country, Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1117497. [PMID: 37138739 PMCID: PMC10149984 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1117497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Background Pediatric mortality after being admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit in Ethiopia is high when compared to high-income countries. There are limited studies regarding pediatric mortality in Ethiopia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the magnitude and predictors of pediatric mortality after being admitted to an intensive care unit in Ethiopia. Methods This review was conducted in Ethiopia after retrieving peer-reviewed articles and evaluating their quality using AMSTAR 2 criteria. An electronic database was used as a source of information, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Africa Journal of Online Databases, using AND/OR Boolean operators. Random effects of the meta-analysis were used to show the pooled mortality of pediatric patients and its predictors. A funnel plot was used to assess the publication bias, and heterogeneity was also checked. The final result were expressed as an overall pooled percentage and odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of < 0.05%. Results In our review, eight studies were used for the final analysis with a total population of 2,345. The overall pooled mortality of pediatric patients after being admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit was 28.5% (95% CI: 19.06, 37.98). The pooled mortality determinant factors were included the use of a mechanical ventilator with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.64 (95% CI: 1.99, 3.30); the level of Glasgow Coma Scale <8 with an OR of 2.29 (95% CI: 1.38, 3.19); the presence of comorbidity with an OR of 2.18 (95% CI: 1.41, 2.95); and the use of inotropes with an OR of 2.36 (95% CI: 1.65, 3.06). Conclusion In our review, the overall pooled mortality of pediatric patients after being admitted to the intensive care unit was high. Particular caution should be taken in patients on the use of mechanical ventilators, the level of Glasgow Coma Scale of <8, the presence of comorbidity, and the use of inotropes. Systematic review registration https://www.researchregistry.com/browse-the-registry#registryofsystematicreviewsmeta-analyses/, identifier: 1460.
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- Misganew Terefe Molla
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- *Correspondence: Misganew Terefe Molla
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Pavlinac PB, Singa B, Huang ML, Shrestha L, Li V, Atlas HE, Diakhate MM, Brander R, Meshak L, Bogonko G, Tickell KD, McGrath CJ, Machuara IM, Ounga DO, Berkley JA, Richardson BA, John-Stewart G, Walson JL, Slyker J. Cytomegalovirus Viremia Predicts Postdischarge Mortality in Kenyan HIV-Exposed Uninfected Children. J Infect Dis 2022; 226:1519-1527. [PMID: 35152295 PMCID: PMC9624454 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiac047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia is associated with mortality in severely ill immunocompetent adults and hospitalized children with HIV (CWH). We measured CMV viremia in HIV-exposed and -unexposed Kenyan children aged 1-59 months discharged from hospital and determined its relationship with postdischarge mortality. METHODS CMV DNA levels were measured in plasma from 1024 children (97 of which were HIV exposed uninfected [HEU], and 15 CWH). Poisson and Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to identify correlates of CMV viremia ≥ 1000 IU/mL
and estimate associations with 6-month mortality, respectively. RESULTS CMV viremia was detected in 31% of children, with levels ≥ 1000 IU/mL in 5.8%. HIV infection, age < 2 years, breastfeeding, and midupper arm circumference < 12.5 cm were associated with CMV viremia ≥ 1000 IU/mL. Among HEU children, CMV ≥ 1000 IU/mL (hazard ratio [HR] = 32.0; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.9-354.0; P = .005) and each 1-log increase in CMV viral load (HR = 5.04; 95% CI, 1.7-14.6; P = .003) were associated with increased risk of mortality. CMV viremia was not significantly associated with mortality in HIV-unexposed children. CONCLUSIONS CMV levels at hospital postdischarge predict increased risk of 6-month mortality in Kenyan HEU children. CMV suppression may be a novel target to reduce mortality in HEU children. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02414399.
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- Patricia B Pavlinac
- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
- Childhood Acute Illness and Nutrition Network, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital, Homa Bay, Kenya
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Childhood Acute Illness and Nutrition Network, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Childhood Acute Illness and Nutrition Network, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Childhood Acute Illness and Nutrition Network, Nairobi, Kenya
- Kenya Medical Research Institute-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
- Center for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Medicine, Allergy, and Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Childhood Acute Illness and Nutrition Network, Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Medicine, Allergy, and Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Pienaar MA, Sempa JB, Luwes N, Solomon LJ. An Artificial Neural Network Model for Pediatric Mortality Prediction in Two Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Units in South Africa. A Development Study. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:797080. [PMID: 35281234 PMCID: PMC8916561 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.797080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The performance of mortality prediction models remain a challenge in lower- and middle-income countries. We developed an artificial neural network (ANN) model for the prediction of mortality in two tertiary pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in South Africa using free to download and use software and commercially available computers. These models were compared to a logistic regression model and a recalibrated version of the Pediatric Index of Mortality 3. DESIGN This study used data from a retrospective cohort study to develop an artificial neural model and logistic regression model for mortality prediction. The outcome evaluated was death in PICU. SETTING Two tertiary PICUs in South Africa. PATIENTS 2,089 patients up to the age of 13 completed years were included in the study. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The AUROC was higher for the ANN (0.89) than for the logistic regression model (LR) (0.87) and the recalibrated PIM3 model (0.86). The precision recall curve however favors the ANN over logistic regression and recalibrated PIM3 (AUPRC = 0.6 vs. 0.53 and 0.58, respectively. The slope of the calibration curve was 1.12 for the ANN model (intercept 0.01), 1.09 for the logistic regression model (intercept 0.05) and 1.02 (intercept 0.01) for the recalibrated version of PIM3. The calibration curve was however closer to the diagonal for the ANN model. CONCLUSIONS Artificial neural network models are a feasible method for mortality prediction in lower- and middle-income countries but significant challenges exist. There is a need to conduct research directed toward the acquisition of large, complex data sets, the integration of documented clinical care into clinical research and the promotion of the development of electronic health record systems in lower and middle income settings.
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- Michael A Pienaar
- Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Solomon LJ, Naidoo KD, Appel I, Doedens LG, Green RJ, Long MA, Morrow B, Parker NM, Parris D, Robroch AH, Salie S, Singh SA, Argent AC. Pediatric Index of Mortality 3-An Evaluation of Function Among ICUs In South Africa. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2021; 22:813-821. [PMID: 33710074 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the performance of the Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 as mortality risk assessment model. DESIGN This prospective study included all admissions 30 days to 18 years old for 12 months during 2016 and 2017. Data gathered included the following: age and gender, diagnosis and reason for PICU admission, data specific for the Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 calculation, PICU outcomes (death or survival), and length of PICU stay. SETTING Nine units that care for children within tertiary or quaternary academic hospitals in South Africa. PATIENTS All admissions 30 days to 18 years old, excluding premature infants, children who died within 2 hours of admission, or children transferred to other PICUs, and those older than 18 years old. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS There were 3,681 admissions of which 2,253 (61.3%) were male. The median age was 18 months (interquartile range, 6-59.5 mo). There were 354 deaths (9.6%). The Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 predicted 277.47 deaths (7.5%). The overall standardized mortality ratio was 1.28. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.81 (95% CI 0.79-0.83). The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test statistic was 174.4 (p < 0.001). Standardized mortality ratio for all age groups was greater than 1. Standardized mortality ratio for diagnostic subgroups was mostly greater than 1 except for those whose reason for PICU admission was classified as accident, toxin and envenomation, and metabolic which had an standardized mortality ratio less than 1. There were similar proportions of respiratory patients, but significantly greater proportions of neurologic and cardiac (including postoperative) patients in the Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 derivation cohort than the South African cohort. In contrast, the South African cohort contained a significantly greater proportion of miscellaneous (including injury/accident victims) and postoperative noncardiac patients. CONCLUSIONS The Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 discrimination between death and survival among South African units was good. Case-mix differences between these units and the Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 derivation cohort may partly explain the poor calibration. We need to recalibrate Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 to the local setting.
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- Lincoln J Solomon
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of the Free State Faculty of Health Sciences School of Medicine Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Paediatric Intensive Care Units, Universitas Academic and Pelonomi Tertiary Hospitals, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Division of Critical Care and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and the University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Critical Care and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health and Steve Biko Academic Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, University of Pretoria School of Medicine, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of the Free State Faculty of Health Sciences School of Medicine, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Intensive Care Unit, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and the University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health and Steve Biko Academic Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, University of Pretoria School of Medicine, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzberg, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Intensive Care Unit, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nkosi Albert Luthuli Academic Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and the University of Kwazulu Natal School of Medicine, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Intensive Care Unit, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Slater A. Monitoring the Outcome of Children Admitted to Intensive Care in Middle-Income Countries: What Will It Take? Pediatr Crit Care Med 2021; 22:850-852. [PMID: 34473131 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Anthony Slater
- Department of Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland Clinical Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Division of Acute and Critical Care, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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