Infectious complications associated with ventricular assist devices.
Improvements in technology, patient selection, and patient management have led to a wider clinical application of mechanical circulatory support. Critically ill patients often develop multiorgan ischemia and are prone to multiple complications. Despite these advances, infection is a common and sometimes lethal complication of support with ventricular assist devices. This article provides guidelines for the prevention and management of infection in patients who require such support.
Moroney
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St Louis University Health Sciences Center, Mo, USA.
Vaca
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000451:nursing*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents