PIM2, lactate, and trauma score to predict mortality in critically ill pediatric trauma patients.

Luciana G Barcellos; Fernanda M. Rubin; Ana Paula P da Silva; Júlia Lima Vieira; Luciane G da Cunha; Lucinara V Enéas Machado; Geniara da S Conrado; Cristian Tedesco Tonial

doi:10.1016/j.jped.2026.101509

January 31, 2026

PIM2, lactate, and trauma score to predict mortality in critically ill pediatric trauma patients.

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Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of PIM2, lactate, and trauma score in predicting mortality among critically ill pediatric trauma patients.
Analyzed data from pediatric trauma patients in a specialized PICU.
Measured PIM2 and lactate levels for mortality prediction.
Adjusted for variables using mutual adjustment methods.
PIM2 and lactate were independently associated with mortality after adjustments.
Trauma score (PTS) had limited predictive value once intensive care was initiated.

Implication

Shows PIM2 and lactate predict mortality in critically ill pediatric trauma patients, suggesting effective assessment tools.

Abstract

PIM2 and lactate remained independently associated with mortality after mutual adjustment in pediatric trauma patients admitted to a specialized PICU. PTS, while valuable for prehospital triage, added little once intensive care was initiated.

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Barcellos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698586388f7c464f2300a382 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2026.101509

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PIM2, lactate, and trauma score to predict mortality in critically ill pediatric trauma patients.

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PIM2, lactate, and trauma score to predict mortality in critically ill pediatric trauma patients.

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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