Peds MAP Targets | Ketamine Sedation Safety

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July  7-11, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.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.