The JPIC aims to be a premier Open Access journal focused on sharing outstanding research from across the globe in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. As the official publication of the World Pediatric Society, The Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care is a specialized academic publication dedicated to advancing the field of pediatric critical care. It serves as a platform for the latest research, clinical practices, and innovations in the care of critically ill children. The journal publishes a wide range of articles, including original research, case studies, reviews, and guidelines that focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of life-threatening conditions in pediatric patients. With contributions from experts around the world, it aims to promote the sharing of knowledge and foster improvements in clinical outcomes, patient safety, and the overall quality of care in pediatric intensive care units.
Current Issue: Volume 14, Issue 6 (2025)
Original Research Articles
The Role of Presepsin as a Biomarker of Sepsis in Children: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
Daisy Khera, Nisha Toteja, Simranjeet Singh, Siyaram Didel, Kuldeep Singh, Ankita Chugh, and Surjit Singh
Recent Trends in Incidence and Outcomes for Acute Myocarditis in Children in the United States
Kalpana Singh, Riad Lutfi, John J. Parent, Colin Rogerson, and Mouhammad Yabrodi
Slow and Steady: Optimizing ICU Treatment Weans for Children with Chronic Critical Illness
Rachel L. Troch, Alexandra M. Lazzara, Flora N. Yazigi, Carly E. Blatt, Avery W. Zierk, Bethany S. Chalk, Laura M. Prichett, Sofia I. Perazzo, Khodayar Rais-Bahrami, and Renee D. Boss
Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes in Neonates
Nélia Santos Gaspar, Gustavo Rocha, and Américo Gonçalves
Descriptive and Clinical Characteristics of Non-Survivors in a Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Turkey: 6 Years of Experience
Zeynep Karakaya, Merve Boyraz, Seyma Koksal Atis, Servet Yuce, and Muhterem Duyu
Fluid Removal in Children on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Improves Organ Dysfunction Score
Sachin D. Tadphale, Peter M. Luckett, Raymond P. Quigley, Archana V. Dhar, Diane K. Gollhofer, and Vinai Modem
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio as Predictors of Disease Severity and Mortality in Critically Ill Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Sangeetha Shenoy and Shruti Patil
Outcomes Associated with a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Sedation Weaning Protocol
Kimberley Harper, Jessica Anderson, Julie S. Pingel, Katharine Boyle, Li Wang, Christopher J. Lindsell, Ann Sweeney, and Kristina A. Betters
The Association of Bedside Nurse Staffing on Patient Outcomes and Throughput in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Michael P. Fundora, Jiayi Liu, Diwas KC, and Christina Calamaro
Stuck in the Dark: No Association between Light, Sound, and Delirium in the PICU
Kara Greenfield, Oliver Karam, and A. M. Iqbal O’Meara