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Effects of chlorhexidine gluconate oral care on hospital mortality : a hospital-wide, observational cohort study [PDF]
Chlorhexidine oral care is widely used in critically and non-critically ill hospitalized patients to maintain oral health. We investigated the effect of chlorhexidine oral care on mortality in a general hospitalized population.
Blot, Stijn +4 more
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On the Job-Chuck Rowland, MSN, CRNP [PDF]
Chuck Rowland, MSN, CRNP, first came to Jefferson in 1986 as a newly graduated clinical perfusionist. Over the next 25 years, he worked in several states and returned to Jefferson as a perfusionist before pursuing a career in nursing.
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Feasibility study of early outpatient review and early cardiac rehabilitation after cardiac surgery: mixed-methods research design-a study protocol. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Following cardiac surgery, patients currently attend an outpatient review 6 weeks after hospital discharge, where recovery is assessed and suitability to commence cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is determined.
Akowuah, Enoch +12 more
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Centerscope, formerly Scope, was published by the Boston University Medical Center "to communicate the concern of the Medical Center for the development and maintenance of improved health care in contemporary society.
Black, Paul H.
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Barnes Hospital Bulletin [PDF]
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/bjc_barnes_bulletin/1227/thumbnail ...
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Coronary artery grafting in infants [PDF]
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with cardiac vale repair is an uncommon surgery in infants. CABG is technically demanding in infants due to the small size not only of the coronary arteries but also the potential graft arteries.
Maskari, Salim +3 more
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Comparing Two Surgical Outcomes: Minithoracotomy or Full Sternotomy in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery [PDF]
Cardiovascular diseases and heart-related conditions can be life-threatening; however, some cardiovascular conditions can be managed with open heart surgery.
Badrkhani, Shirin
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Evaluating a trainee’s progress in surgical dexterity [PDF]
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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RCTs: ‘Gold Standard’ for Medical Research Targets Improved Outcomes [PDF]
For decades, prospective randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have been the “gold standard” for medical research. These studies randomly assign patients to one of two groups: half receive the standard treatment, and half undergo the experimental approach ...
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