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CPR coach training boosts coach presence on code teams in pediatric ICU

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Coach presence on code teams is significantly increased following a quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) coach training intervention within a pediatric intensive care unit, according to a study published in the American Journal of Critical Care.

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Revolutionary Genomic Study Sheds Light on Immune Microenvironment in Transplanted Pediatric Hearts

DAIC

© THE TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE 2024 milla1cf Tue, 02/13/2024 - 17:56 February 13, 2024 — Pediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. Dr. Turaga added, “In the CICU, I take care of children who come in with heart rejection.

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Abstract WP47: Creation of a Pediatric Stroke Alert Protocol

Stroke Journal

Background:In 2021, our Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in San Antonio (SA), Texas received 7 pediatric patients suffering from signs and symptoms of stroke. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP47-AWP47, February 1, 2024. These patients ranged in age from 4-17 and approximately 57% were positive for an acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

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In Memoriam: Prolific Philanthropist Ann Lurie, Namesake of the Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

DAIC

Ann’s experience as a pediatric critical care nurse at the former Children’s Memorial Hospital inspired her to make an unprecedented gift of $100 Million in 2007 that helped to build our beautiful Streeterville hospital.

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The Future of ACHD Training and Certification

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

Topics include: common lesions encountered by both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeons, how ACHD cases are reported, and how critical care issues may impact the management of this patient population. Moderators Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Camille L.

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New Philips Mini TEE Ultrasound Transducer Helps Improve Cardiac Care for More Patients

DAIC

However, there were some patients who still couldn’t benefit from this advanced technology, including pediatric patients as small as 5 kg, adults at risk of complications [3], as well as complex cases such as ICU patients [4], where the transducer probe for 3D TEE was too large. Until now. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020;10(9):671.

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Annals Short Reports

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Each collection includes articles, expert commentary, case reports, and more in categories like Aorta, Congenital & Pediatric, Education & Professional Development, Mediastinum & Esophagus, and Perioperative & Critical Care. On the Short Reports homepage , scroll to Collections and click on a topic heading.

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