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Abstract Aims Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has emerged as a strategy to increase the donor pool for heart transplantation (HT). Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients represent a discrete and unique population. We sought to explore the early outcomes of DCD‐HT compared with donation after brain death (DBD) HT in LVAD patients. Methods
Aris Karatasakis+13 more
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Common problems and troubleshooting on ECMO run
The technological advances in ECMO have changed to enhance safety, accessibility and facilitate its use, contributing to decreased morbidity and improved survival of patients requiring ECMO support.
Rachna Sharma, Praveen Khilnani
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Economic evaluation: what does a nurse manager need to know?
This paper considers how health economists can assist nurse managers, using the concepts and tools of economic evaluation. We aim to clarify these and also explode some of the myths about economic evaluation and its role in health care decision-making ...
Douglas, Hannah-Rose, Normand, Charles
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Critical Care Ultrasonography and Its Application for COVID-19 [PDF]
Ultrasound has developed as an invaluable tool in diagnosis and proper management in the intensive care unit (ICU). Application of critical care ultrasonography is quite distinct from the routine comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound exam, because the ...
Chong, MD, Weelic+4 more
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Lung ultrasound (LUS) and mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) patients. Abstract Aims Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a widely used technique to assess de‐aeration in critically ill patients with respiratory failure. There is paucity of data on LUS in cardiogenic shock (CS).
Guido Tavazzi+19 more
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BackgroundPrediction scoring systems for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) have not yet been reported.
Liangshan Wang+8 more
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Pediatric cardiac patients with pulmonary hemorrhage supported on ECMO: An ELSO registry study
Background: Pulmonary Hemorrhage (PH) is a rare but potentially devastating condition and pediatric cardiac patients are at increased risk for. ECMO may be used to safely support these patients, but data is limited.
Anton-Martin Pilar+3 more
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Bioética en donación y trasplante de órganos
Los intensivistas constituyen la columna vertebral del modelo español de donación y trasplantes. En el proceso de información a familiares en la donación en asistolia no controlada hay que respetar la autonomía, no hacer maleficencia y velar por la ...
José Miguel Pérez Villares
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: To repair on or off extracorporeal membrane oxygenation? [PDF]
Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be repaired on or off extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In many centers, operating off ECMO is advocated to prevent bleeding complications.
Bax, N.M.A. (Klaas)+8 more
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