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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, EarlyView.The novel EPI‐VT‐Score accurately predicts the need for epicardial VT ablation using simple clinical, echocardiographic and ECG variables, optimizing patient selection and procedural outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Epicardial ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation is a therapeutic option for drug‐refractory VT, particularly when endocardial ablation fails
Moneeb Khalaph +17 more
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Effect of extended perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis on intravascular catheter colonization and infection in cardiothoracic surgery patients [PDF]
, 2003 Jonathan Sandoe
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Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To explore the barriers, facilitators, and outcomes of strategies that have been implemented to improve the experience of cultural safety for First Nations inpatients in the Australian hospital setting. Design Scoping review. Methods Guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology and reported using PRISMA‐ScR, six ...
Kate Fowler, Mary O'Loughlin
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Evaluating a trainee’s progress in surgical dexterity [PDF]
, 2005 The local cardiac surgical training program is modelled on a one-to-one apprenticeship encompassing a number of years. Trainee progress is regularly audited and work of increasing complexity is provided, commensurate with the trainee's ability. Speed and
Manche, Alexander, Schembri, Kevin
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8-YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH CEFUROXIME FOR ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
, 1994 Thomas G. Slama +2 more
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Storage duration of platelet concentrates and clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery patients
Transfusion, EarlyView.Abstract Background The changes in platelet structure and function arising from its collection and storage are collectively called “platelet storage lesion.” In patients this might potentially be associated with impaired hemostasis and adverse events. We performed a hypothesis‐generating retrospective study in cardiac surgery patients transfused with ...
Fabienne M. A. van Hout +10 more
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The bright future of cardiothoracic surgery in the era of changing healthcare delivery
, 1996 Frederick L. Grover
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Transfusion, EarlyView.Abstract Background Transfusion practices among intensive care unit (ICU) patients with sepsis vary widely. While restrictive hemoglobin thresholds for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion are well studied, the indications and thresholds for platelet and plasma transfusions remain uncertain.
Vincent C. Kurucz +43 more
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Controlled clinical studies of fibrin sealant in cardiothoracic surgery — a review
, 1996 Henrik K. Kjærgård, J. E. Fairbrother
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