1131 The Integration of Cardiothoracic Practical Skills Workshop in The Undergraduate Medical School Curriculum and Its Impact on Promoting Interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.895
Abstract: Recently, a downward trend is seen in undergraduates wishing to pursue a career in cardiothoracic surgery(CTS). This is partly due to lack of clinical exposure and limited teaching during the undergraduate years; the focus being… read more here.
Keywords: cardiothoracic; surgery; medical school; school curriculum ... See more keywords
Challenges and satisfaction in Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Programmes: insights from a Europe-wide survey.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa248
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The increasing complexity of surgical patients and working time constraints represent challenges for training. In this study, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Residents' Committee aimed to evaluate satisfaction with current training programmes across… read more here.
Keywords: satisfaction; surgery; time; cardiothoracic surgery ... See more keywords
Digital communication platforms in cardiothoracic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic: keeping us connected or isolated?
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac078
Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, performing a surgeon's duties has become challenging while adhering to social distancing mandates. To aid in the continuity of healthcare services, rapid implementation of digital communication tools became a necessity. This… read more here.
Keywords: cardiothoracic surgery; digital communication; communication; communication platforms ... See more keywords
The use of objective assessments in the evaluation of technical skills in cardiothoracic surgery: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac194
Abstract: Summary OBJECTIVES With reductions in training time and intraoperative exposure, there is a need for objective assessments to measure trainee progression. This systematic review focuses on the evaluation of trainee technical skill performance using objective… read more here.
Keywords: technical skills; assessment; objective assessments; systematic review ... See more keywords
Assessment of Postoperative Pain Control with an Elastomeric Pain Pump Following Cardiothoracic Surgery
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw269
Abstract: Objective To assess the effectiveness of local anesthesia, delivered via elastomeric pump to manage pain in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. Methods A retrospective, comparative analysis evaluating adult cardiothoracic surgery patients (by median sternotomy) who received… read more here.
Keywords: cardiothoracic surgery; surgery; pain control; pain ... See more keywords
Near-infrared spectroscopy and processed electroencephalogram monitoring for predicting peri-operative stroke risk in cardiothoracic surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001836
Abstract: BACKGROUND Stroke is a feared complication after cardiothoracic surgery, with an incidence of around 2 to 3%. Anaesthesia and postoperative sedation may obscure clinical symptoms of stroke and thus delay diagnosis and timely intervention. OBJECTIVES… read more here.
Keywords: peri operative; intra operative; spectroscopy; operative stroke ... See more keywords
Pathways to Innovation in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/imi.0000000000000422
Abstract: The mission statement of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) reads: “ISMICS is committed to lead and promote innovation and technological advancement in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery through education and scientific analysis.”… read more here.
Keywords: cardiothoracic; surgery; pathways innovation; surgery pathways ... See more keywords
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy After Cardiothoracic Surgery in Children Less Than 2 Months Old: An Assessment of Long-Term Malnutrition Status and Gastrostomy Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002129
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objectives: Infants with critical congenital heart disease undergoing cardiothoracic surgery commonly experience chronic malnutrition and growth failure. We sought to determine whether placement of a percutaneous endoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; percutaneous endoscopic; cardiothoracic surgery; endoscopic gastrostomy ... See more keywords
International Medical Graduates in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006646
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess the research productivity, career advancement, grant funding, and scholarly impact of international medical graduates (IMGs) in academic cardiothoracic surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Physician shortages undermine patient care and risk exacerbating inequities, especially… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; academic cardiothoracic; medical graduates; international medical ... See more keywords
Transforming Transplant Oversight: Enhancing Combined Cardiothoracic Surgery and Liver Transplantation With Normothermic Machine Perfusion
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DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001810
Abstract: Background. Simultaneous cardiothoracic surgery and liver transplantation (LT) is a high-risk procedure associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. The use of normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) allows graft quality enhancement, assessment of liver viability, and… read more here.
Keywords: machine perfusion; cardiothoracic surgery; cardiothoracic; liver ... See more keywords
Effects of quality nursing on the surgical site wound infections in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery: A meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14553
Abstract: The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate the effects of quality nursing on wound infections and postoperative complications in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. Computerised searches of the PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library,… read more here.
Keywords: cardiothoracic surgery; quality nursing; wound infections;