Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me
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To determine epidemiology and proximate causes of death in a pediatric cardiac ICU in Southern Europe. ⋯ Almost half of the deaths in the cardiac ICU are predictable, and they are anticipated by the decision to limit life-sustaining treatments. Brain injuries play a direct role in the death of 25% of patients who die in the cardiac ICU. Patients with left-ventricular assist device are associated with withdrawal of treatment.