Critical shock index, pediatric age-adjusted as a predictive statistic for ICU admission in pediatric trauma

In brief

This study develops age-adjusted critical shock index thresholds (CSI-PA) to predict ICU admission needs in pediatric trauma patients. By establishing pediatric-specific cutoffs for the heart rate to systolic blood pressure ratio, clinicians gain a validated tool for early identification of children requiring intensive care following traumatic injury.

• Shock Index (heart rate/systolic BP) predicts poor outcomes in trauma but requires pediatric age adjustment.
• Critical Shock Index, Pediatric Age-Adjusted (CSI-PA) provides age-specific cutoffs for pediatric trauma triage.
• CSI-PA helps identify which pediatric trauma patients will require ICU-level care upon presentation.

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