A tool for routine monitoring and feedback of morbidities following paediatric cardiac surgery
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951119002956
Abstract: Abstract Short-term survival after paediatric cardiac surgery has improved significantly over the past 20 years and increasing attention is being given to measuring and reducing incidence of morbidities following surgery. How to best use routinely… read more here.
Keywords: morbidities following; cardiac surgery; monitoring; paediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Identifying elements for a comprehensive paediatric cardiac rehabilitation programme
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951120002346
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify relevant content among four important domains for the development and structure of a paediatric cardiac rehabilitation curriculum for young patients with congenital heart disease using… read more here.
Keywords: rehabilitation programme; consensus; cardiac rehabilitation; paediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Cardiovascular sequelae from COVID-19: perspectives from a paediatric cardiac ICU.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000130
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Paediatric ICUs have shared the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic, including subspecialty cardiac ICUs. We sought to address knowledge gaps regarding patient characteristics, acuity, and sequelae of COVID-19 in the paediatric cardiac ICU setting.… read more here.
Keywords: icu; paediatric cardiac; cardiac icu; sequelae covid ... See more keywords
Complications associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in paediatric cardiac patients.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000300
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To characterise the use of peripherally inserted central catheters in paediatric cardiac patients and to identify risk factors associated with their complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Observational retrospective cohort study in paediatric cardiac patients who… read more here.
Keywords: odds ratio; inserted central; cardiac patients; paediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Sustained radiation reduction following initial quality improvement intervention in a paediatric cardiac catheterisation laboratory.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000543
Abstract: BACKGROUND As part of a quality improvement project beginning in October 2011, our centre introduced changes to reduce radiation exposure during paediatric cardiac catheterisations. This led to significant initial decreases in radiation to patients. Starting… read more here.
Keywords: long term; paediatric cardiac; radiation; intervention ... See more keywords
Clinical stakeholder preferences for paediatric cardiac surgery outcome reporting in Australia and New Zealand.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122003912
Abstract: BACKGROUND Outcome reporting is an essential element of quality assurance. Evaluation of the information needs of stakeholders of outcome reporting is limited. This study aimed to examine stakeholder preferences for the content, format, and dissemination… read more here.
Keywords: australia new; stakeholder preferences; paediatric cardiac; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Plication for diaphragm paralysis after paediatric cardiac surgery: a single-centre experience.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000276
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Diaphragm paralysis is a well-known complication following surgery for CHDs, which increases morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay as well as costs. Herein, we present our experience with diaphragm plication following paralysis of… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric cardiac; surgery; cardiac surgery; diaphragm paralysis ... See more keywords
Qualitative assessment of nurse satisfaction in the paediatric cardiac ICU.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000306
Abstract: The objective of this qualitative assessment, utilising the constant comparative method, was to identify satisfiers and dissatisfiers that influence paediatric cardiac ICU nurse retention and recognise areas for improvement. Interviews for this study were performed… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric cardiac; qualitative assessment; icu nurse; cardiac icu ... See more keywords
Dose Evaluation and Proposal of Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Paediatric Cardiac Catheterizations Performed on a High-Sensitivity Angiographic System Allowing Low-Dose Imaging.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncab072
Abstract: Radiation doses from paediatric cardiac catheterizations were analysed based on procedure type and patient weight, and local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs) were proposed. The procedures were performed on a Siemens Artis Q.zen biplane system with… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric cardiac; local diagnostic; cardiac catheterizations; high sensitivity ... See more keywords
Levosimendan in paediatric cardiac anaesthesiology
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DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001711
Abstract: BACKGROUND Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after congenital cardiac surgery has an incidence of up to 25%. Preventing and treating LCOS is of pivotal importance as LCOS is associated with excess morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES… read more here.
Keywords: levosimendan; paediatric cardiac; anaesthesiology; systematic review ... See more keywords
Parental understanding of our communication of morbidity associated with paediatric cardiac surgery: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2019-000578
Abstract: Background Following paediatric cardiac surgery, quality of life may be significantly impacted by morbidities associated with cardiac surgery. Parental understanding of the potential for postoperative morbidity is important for informed decision making. As part of… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric cardiac; surgery; communication; parental understanding ... See more keywords