American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Am. J. Crit. Care
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A major postoperative problem for infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery is hypothermia. ⋯ The newly designed Heat Retention Head Wrap was associated with a gradual normalization of temperature during rewarming and did not interfere with routine perioperative care of infants undergoing bypass surgery. This pilot study indicates that the head wrap is both safe and feasible for use in infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
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Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is a rescue treatment for severe hypoxemia in the intensive care unit setting. ⋯ Use of iNO significantly improves oxygenation of patients with severe hypoxemia and allows safe transfer to a tertiary care center.