Rib osteochondroma causing cardiac compression in a pediatric patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.105762
Abstract: Highlights • Osteochondromas are considered the most common benign tumors of bony origin.• Exostosis are slow growing masses usually diagnosed before the third decade of life.• A computed tomography scan offers a more accurate tool… read more here.
Keywords: compression pediatric; osteochondroma causing; causing cardiac; pediatric patient ... See more keywords
Compliant Buckled Foam Actuators and Application in Patient-Specific Direct Cardiac Compression.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2017.0018
Abstract: We introduce the use of buckled foam for soft pneumatic actuators. A moderate amount of residual compressive strain within elastomer foam increases the applied force ∼1.4 × or stroke ∼2 × compared with actuators without residual strain.… read more here.
Keywords: compression; patient specific; direct cardiac; buckled foam ... See more keywords
Macklin Effect and Pneumomediastinum with Cardiac Compression in a Mechanically Ventilated Patient
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DOI: 10.4046/trd.2021.0063
Abstract: A 51-year-old woman with pneumonia received mechanical ventilation after endotracheal intubation. She developed pneumothorax, which was immediately treated by the placement of a left-side thoracostomy tube. Ethical approval was waived because there was no concern… read more here.
Keywords: macklin effect; pneumomediastinum; mechanically ventilated; cardiac compression ... See more keywords