Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2014
Right Ventricular Diastolic Function Measured by Tissue Doppler Imaging Predicts Early Outcome in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
To investigate the relationship between early right ventricular function measured by tissue Doppler imaging and early outcome measures in newborn infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. ⋯ Tissue Doppler imaging mean right ventricular early diastolic myocardial velocity on days 1 and 2 of life predicted early outcome in surviving infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Right ventricular diastolic dysfunction is associated with disease severity in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Right ventricular function may be optimized by delaying surgical repair in infants with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2014
CommentDoes ICU Structure Impact Patient Outcomes After Congenital Heart Surgery? A Critical Appraisal of "Care Models and Associated Outcomes in Congenital Heart Surgery" by Burstein et al (Pediatrics 2011; 127: e1482-e1489).
To review the findings and discuss the implications of different ICU care models on morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients after congenital heart surgery. ⋯ This paper suggests that the composition of the ICU is not a critical factor in determining outcomes after congenital heart surgery. Other factors, such as expertise of the nurses, physicians, and surgeons, as well as technical performance, should be considered.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Jan 2014
Editorial CommentAge-specific cerebral perfusion pressure thresholds*.