Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of prolonged intra-aortic balloon pumping in patients with cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction.
To evaluate the efficacy of prolonged intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) support in patients with cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). ⋯ Prolonged use of IABP for up to 10 days offers additional long term benefit in left ventricular function and exercise tolerance.
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Bloodstream infections (BSI) represent a major cause of hospital-acquired infections in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients. This study was designed to determine the prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of these infections in one local facility. ⋯ The overall incidence of NBSIs was 56 episodes per 1000 admissions. The major risk factors were hemato-oncology illness, prolonged length of hospitalization, mechanical ventilation, dialysis and severity of illness. Children with NBSI had a poor outcome when compared with children without NBSI.