Abstract Background: Nosocomial infections are common in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with ECMO cannula‑site infections (ECMO‑CSI) being the most frequent infections directly related to the ECMO run. These..
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Abstract Background Simulation-based education (SBE) improves learner competence, patient safety and workforce readiness. Yet, existing frameworks such as INACSL and ASPiH provide limited guidance on developing sustainable, institution-wide strategies, particularly..
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Abstract Purpose: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is an integral part of the management algorithm of patients with severe respiratory failure refractory to evidence-based conventional treatments. Right ventricular injury (RVI)..
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Abstract Purpose: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is an integral part of the management algorithm of patients with severe respiratory failure refractory to evidence-based conventional treatments. Right ventricular injury (RVI)..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Previous studies indicated higher long-term mortality after the transfusion of allogeneic red blood cells (RBC); newer recommendations emphasize lower transfusion rates. The consequences of the transfusion of RBCs..
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Abstract Background A multidisciplinary group of stakeholders were used to identify: (1) the core competencies of a training program required to perform in-hospital initiation (2) additional competencies required to perform pre-hospital initiation..
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