Nutritional status and cannula infections in pediatric patients on ventricular assist device support
Mostafa Abbasi Dezfouly,
Aamir Jeewa,
Andrea Maurich
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundVentricular assist devices (VADs) are used to bridge pediatric patients to heart transplantation. Paracorporeal VADs require the placement of cannulas, which can create an environment for infections. We examined cannula infections in pediatric VAD patients and the role of nutritional status.MethodsThis retrospective study (2005–2021) included patients <20 years old on VAD support using Berlin Heart EXCOR® cannulas. Cannula infections were defined by a positive culture and need for antibiotic thera… Show more
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