Cost-effectiveness of Humanitarian Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.4707
Abstract: Key Points Question Is humanitarian global pediatric cardiac surgery in low- and middle-income countries cost-effective? Findings This economic evaluation found that for a cohort of 424 children who underwent operations in 10 low- and middle-income… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; middle income; cardiac surgery; pediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Assessment of an Instrument to Measure Interdisciplinary Staff Perceptions of Quality of Dying and Death in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.10762
Abstract: Key Points Question In the absence quality metrics for end-of-life care in pediatric cardiac intensive care units (CICUs), how do interdisciplinary staff perceive quality of dying and death (QODD)? Findings In this cross-sectional survey study… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; quality; staff; cardiac intensive ... See more keywords
Radiation dose benchmarks in pediatric cardiac catheterization: A prospective multi‐center C3PO‐QI study
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26911
Abstract: This study sought to update benchmark values to use a quality measure prospectively. read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; study; benchmarks pediatric; dose benchmarks ... See more keywords
Risk of Clinically Relevant Pericardial Effusion After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00246-018-2031-4
Abstract: Pericardial effusion (PE) after pediatric cardiac surgery is common. Because of the lack of a uniform classification of the presence and severity of PE, we evaluated PE altering clinical management: clinically relevant PE. Risk factors… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; risk; cardiac surgery; clinically relevant ... See more keywords
Determining Novel Urinary Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury and Prediction of Clinical Outcomes After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02349-4
Abstract: We read with interest the recent article by Yoneyama et al. [1] determining two novel urinary biomarkers for acute kidney injury (AKI) and prediction of clinical outcomes following pediatric cardiac surgery. However, we noted two… read more here.
Keywords: roc curve; analysis; postoperative adverse; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Prospective cohort study on noise levels in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2017.12.008
Abstract: Purpose: To describe noise levels in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, and to determine the relationship between sound levels and patient sedation requirements. Materials and Methods: Prospective observational study at a pediatric cardiac intensive… read more here.
Keywords: sound levels; cardiac intensive; noise levels; pediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine in maintaining hemodynamic stability in pediatric cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2021.05.008
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, which is the main sedative in the intensive care unit. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness and adverse events of DEX in maintaining… read more here.
Keywords: hemodynamic stability; dex; cardiac surgery; pediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Units.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2017.06.001
Abstract: Approximately 5000 to 10,000 children suffer an in-hospital cardiac arrest requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) each year in the United States. Importantly, 2% to 6% of all children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) receive… read more here.
Keywords: care units; intensive care; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; resuscitation ... See more keywords
Platelet dysfunction during pediatric cardiac ECMO
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2019.101187
Abstract: Abstract Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used for respiratory and cardiac failure refractory to conventional treatment. ECMO has been increasingly utilized for pediatric cardiac patients. Despite improved mortality, complications during and after ECMO are… read more here.
Keywords: dysfunction pediatric; ecmo; platelet dysfunction; pediatric cardiac ... See more keywords
Barriers to completion of a novel pediatric cardiac rehabilitation program
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2021.101404
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Pediatric cardiac rehabilitation addresses physical and emotional challenges related to underlying heart disease. While the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation have largely been established, the challenges that patients and their families experience when participating… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation; pediatric cardiac; rehabilitation; cardiology ... See more keywords
Implementation of a 24-hour infection diagnosis protocol in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (CICU).
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.265
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). DESIGN Single-center, quality improvement initiative. Monthly antibiotic utilization rates were compared between 12-month baseline and 18-month intervention periods. SETTING A 25-bed… read more here.
Keywords: infection diagnosis; period; infection; protocol ... See more keywords