Abstract Pediatric patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery are at increased risk for health care–associated infections, especially surgical site infections (SSIs). Delayed sternal closures are associated with prolonged lengths of stay and..
Read MoreAbstract In our perpetually evolving pursuit to optimize the risk-benefit profile of perioperative interventions, the decision to administer allogeneic blood products is fraught with extraordinarily conflicting goals. This infographic summarizes..
Read MoreAbstract AIM To investigate the incidence and risk factors for vancomycin concentrations less than 10 mg/L during cardiac surgery. METHODS In this prospective study, patients undergoing cardiac surgery received a..
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