Peds MAP Targets | Ketamine Sedation Safety

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July  7-11, 2025.

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Monday Spoon Feed:

Targeting the 5th percentile mean blood pressure in pediatric septic shock resulted in similar 28-day mortality as targeting the 50th percentile - while reducing vasopressor use, side effects, and complications like ARDS.

Friday Spoon Feed:

This study shows that ketamine alone is a safe choice for pediatric sedation in the ED, with serious adverse events (AE) occurring rarely, primarily in older children or when opioids are coadministered.