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The Challenge of Bacterial Infections During Intensive Care Unit Stay After Heart Transplantation
Abstract Background Infections occurring in the early post–heart transplant (HT) period heavily contribute to morbidity and mortality. Our goal is to evaluate the incidence of hospital‐acquired pneumonia/ventilator‐associated pneumonia (HAP/VAPs) and/or bloodstream infections (BSIs) after HT during the intensive care unit (ICU) stay and identify their ...
Rita Minucci+10 more
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Abstract Background The increasing use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has highlighted challenges in managing bleeding complications. Optimal transfusion strategies remain uncertain for this diverse patient group, necessitating accurate predictive tools.
Tadashi Kamio+6 more
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Abstract Background Apheresis procedures and the infusion of acid‐citrate‐dextrose induce metabolic alterations that may influence glucose metabolism. Although insulin resistance (IR), overweight, and obesity are not exclusion criteria for blood donation, their impact during apheresis procedure and on post‐donation metabolic responses remains ...
Edgar Barrientos‐Galeana+14 more
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Abstract Background Platelets are frequently transfused, but supply and potential harms highlight the importance of appropriate use. Study Design and Methods Our systematic review (SR) followed a predefined protocol. Eligible studies included SRs, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and matched cohort observational studies between 1946 and March 2025.
Rachel Jug+7 more
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Abstract Background Large‐volume leukocytapheresis is time consuming. The upper limit of the inlet flow rate is determined by the inlet: anticoagulant (AC) ratio and can be changed by combining the AC with heparin. Here, we devised a protocol to increase the AC ratio using a highly concentrated sodium citrate solution without heparin.
Masaya Abe+9 more
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Abstract Background and Objectives Cold‐stored whole blood (CS‐WB) in paediatric cardiac surgery is making a resurgence, given its identified benefits compared to conventional blood component therapy (CT). Study Design and Methods A single‐centre retrospective study was conducted from January 2018 to October 2018 by including children <18 years of age ...
Amy L. Kiskaddon+7 more
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Abstract Objectives To investigate the influence of non‐medical social determinants of health on rates of admission and outcomes for children admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in Australia. Study design Retrospective cohort study; analysis of Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Intensive Care Registry data.
Katie M Moynihan+12 more
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Abstract Objectives Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is vital for diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal symptoms, but patient discomfort and anxiety can affect procedural outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of topical analgesics with and without Entonox during EGD in terms of procedural success, patient tolerance, and ...
Papiroon Noitasaeng+3 more
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ABSTRACT Myositis ossificans (MO) is a benign soft tissue lesion, characterized by ectopic ossification due to inappropriate fibroblast differentiation, most commonly affecting skeletal muscles. It often occurs in young adults after muscle trauma, predominantly in male patients and very rarely in children. We describe the case of a previously healthy 3‐
Živa Ledinek+7 more
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