Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2020
Postpandemic Influenza Mortality of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Treated Patients in Reunion Island: A Retrospective Single Center Study.
The aim of the present study was to assess the post-pandemic mortality of influenza in patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in Reunion Island, France, by comparing the incidence with other patients undergoing VV-ECMO. ⋯ In Reunion, the mortality of patients undergoing VV-ECMO for severe influenza is not lower than the expected mortality of all patients undergoing VV-ECMO.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialA Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine Combination Sedation for Transthoracic Echocardiography in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To compare the effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine (DEX) and DEX-ketamine (KET) on hemodynamics and sedation quality in children with congenital heart disease. ⋯ No differences in hemodynamics were found between the 2 groups. Intranasal DEX was found to be as effective for TTE sedation as is intranasal DEX-KET, with longer onset time and shorter recovery and discharge times.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2020
Observational StudyEfficacy of Early Goal-Directed Renal Replacement Therapy for the Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury After Heart Transplantation: A Single-Center 10-Year Experience.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart transplantation is a common and serious complication. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of early goal-directed renal replacement therapy (GDRRT) for the treatment of AKI after heart transplantation. ⋯ For heart transplantation recipients with AKI, EGDRRT can reduce the in-hospital mortality and the length of intensive care unit and hospital stays, improve the complete renal recovery rate, and reduce the cost of RRT.