A5077375001- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Helsinki University Hospital
2019-2022
University of Helsinki
2022
Early extubation after cardiac surgery shortens paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) length of stay (LOS) and decreases complications from mechanical ventilation (MV). We explored the duration MV in Scandinavian heart centres.We retrospectively reviewed PICU LOS 696 children operated for atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular (VSD), tetralogy Fallot (TOF) or total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) four centres 2015-2016. Neonates (n = 90) were included regardless type.Patients with ASD...
We evaluated whether the administration of sildenafil in children undergoing TCPC operation shortened interval from to removal pleural and peritoneal drains.We retrospectively reviewed data 122 patients who had undergone between 2004 2014. Patients were divided into two groups on basis their treatments. Sildenafil was orally administered pre-operatively morning procedure or within 24 hours after group (n = 48), which compared a control 60). Fourteen excluded study.The primary outcome measure...
Background: Fontan completion in single-ventricle physiology eventually results to systemic venous hypertension.The latter is suggested cause increased pressure lymphatic system leading lymphangiectasia and collateralization, as well plastic bronchitis. Purpose:Our objective was study whether the neck collaterals detected postoperatively by CMR were associated with prolonged postoperative pleural effusion paediatric patients after TCPC surgery.Methods: This retrospective included 19 single...