Evaluating treatment and care outcomes for neuromuscular diseases in a pediatric intermediate care setting
The establishment of the IMCU has shown promising results in managing NMDs patients, serving as a crucial step-down unit for ICU patients and a step-up unit for those with worsening conditions in low-intensity care units. It has led to decreased ICU admissions and shorter ICU stays, suggesting potential healthcare costs and patient comfort benefits. The study underscores the importance of pediatric IMCUs in providing specialized care for children with NMDs, balancing the need for intensive monitoring and treatment in a less intensive setting than an ICU.
Authors
- Andrea Moscatelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7839-317X)
- Marina Francesca Strati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8637-2048)
- Giacomo Tardini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5610-6638)
- Marcello Mariani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2989-7301)
- Francesca Canzoneri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7973-4178)
- Daniela Pirlo
- Silvia Buratti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4896-4071)
- Marina Pedemonte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8410-6918)
- Chiara Fiorillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9027-343X)
- Marta Romanengo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1833-037X)
- Pasquale Striano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9362-8347)
- Giacomo Brisca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7992-0181)
- Noemi Brolatti
- Claudio Bruno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3426-2901)
Institutions
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- University of Genoa (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1539540
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63