19 research outputs found

    Kinder mit Kunstherzunterstützungssystemen im häuslichen Bereich: Ausbildungskonzept und Notfallalgorithmus für Rettungskräfte

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    Zusammenfassung: Einleitung: Miniaturisierte Herzunterstützungspumpen, sog. Kunstherzsysteme oder "ventricular assist devices" (VADs) bieten die Möglichkeit, diese Systeme im Kindesalter anzuwenden. Durch die lange Wartezeit auf ein geeignetes Spenderorgan sollte bei Kindern, unterstützt mit einem intrakorporealen VAD, die Entlassung nach Hause angestrebt werden. Schwerpunkte vor einem Spitalaustritt sind neben der adäquaten Schulung und Aufklärung des Patienten und deren Familie auch ein Ausbildungs- und Schulungskonzept für die lokalen Rettungskräfte und die Betreuungspersonen vor Ort. Methoden: Es wird ein auf die präklinische Versorgung abgestimmter Notfallalgorithmus für die Erstversorgung von VAD-Patienten vorgestellt sowie das gemeinsam erarbeitete Ausbildungskonzept der lokalen Rettungskräfte und des Kinderspitals Zürich. Schwerpunkte des Schulungsprogramms sind neben der theoretischen Einführung praktische Workshops, "cardiac arrest simulation training" (CAST) sowie die Erstellung eines genau definierten Alarmierungsplans unter Einbezug der lokalen ärztlichen Organisationsstrukturen und der Spezialisten des Kinderspitals. Schlussfolgerung: Die Besonderheiten bei der Versorgung von Kindern am VAD werden vorgestellt und diskutier

    Paediatric and adult congenital cardiology education and training in Europe

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    Background: Limited data exist on training of European paediatric and adult congenital cardiologists. Methods: A structured and approved questionnaire was circulated to national delegates of Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology in 33 European countries. Results: Delegates from 30 countries (91%) responded. Paediatric cardiology was not recognised as a distinct speciality by the respective ministry of Health in seven countries (23%). Twenty countries (67%) have formally accredited paediatric cardiology training programmes, seven (23%) have substantial informal (not accredited or certified) training, and three (10%) have very limited or no programme. Twenty-two countries have a curriculum. Twelve countries have a national training director. There was one paediatric cardiology centre per 2.66 million population (range 0.87-9.64 million), one cardiac surgical centre per 4.73 million population (range 1.63-10.72 million), and one training centre per 4.29 million population (range 1.63-10.72 million population). The median number of paediatric cardiology fellows per training programme was 4 (range 1-17), and duration of training was 3 years (range 2-5 years). An exit examination in paediatric cardiology was conducted in 16 countries (53%) and certification provided by 20 countries (67%). Paediatric cardiologist number is affected by gross domestic product (R-2 = 0.41). Conclusion: Training varies markedly across European countries. Although formal fellowship programmes exist in many countries, several countries have informal training or no training. Only a minority of countries provide both exit examination and certification. Harmonisation of training and standardisation of exit examination and certification could reduce variation in training thereby promoting high-quality care by European congenital cardiologists.Developmen

    Extracorporeal Membrane oxygenation in neonates and children

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    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a general term that describes the short- or long-term support of the heart and/or lungs in neonates, children and adults. It offers a treatment option for severe cardiac and/or respiratory failure from neonate to adult. Used as venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), it remains the most commonly used modality for short- to mid-term mechanical support of the failing circulation in children. The aim of this article is to review the clinical indications, different circuits, technical options, patient management, and potential risks and benefits of this therapy for children. As ECMO therapy is an overwhelming event for the whole family we also highlight the role of psychosocial counselling and support for the parents

    Cardiac Sarcoma in a Teenager: More than 5 Years of Survival after Complete Resection and Chemotherapy

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    Primary cardiac sarcomas are very rare and the prognosis is poor with a reported survival of usually less than one year after diagnosis. There is few data available for therapy recommendations and outcome. We present the case of a 16 year old patient with a solitary angiosarcoma situated in the right atrium. A complete resection was followed by chemotherapy. Follow up more than 5 years after the initial diagnosis was uneventful with no signs of tumor recurrence. Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, follow up and prognosis of cardiac ­sarcoma are discussed

    Candida mediastinitis with aortic rupture after congenital heart surgery

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    We describe the fatal course of a Candida albicans mediastinitis in a 4-year-old child after truncus arteriosus repair, leading to aortic rupture. The diagnosis was made by computer tomography and confirmed at exploratory sternotomy, with positive swab and blood cultures. After local surgical lavage, Amphotericin B therapy was started, but the child died due to aortic rupture 2 weeks later, despite negative blood cultures. The potential risk of aortic rupture with Candida mediastinitis after congenital heart repair exists, and combined aggressive surgical and medical treatment is essential. Guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy in pediatric patients with post-operative mycotic mediastinitis are required

    Ausbildungskonzept und Notfallalgorithmus für Rettungskräfte bei Kindern mit Kunstherzunterstützungssystemen

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    Einleitung Miniaturisierte Herzunterstützungspumpen, sog. Kunstherzsysteme oder „ventricular assist devices“ (VADs) bieten die Möglichkeit, diese Systeme im Kindesalter anzuwenden. Durch die lange Wartezeit auf ein geeignetes Spenderorgan sollte bei Kindern, unterstützt mit einem intrakorporealen VAD, die Entlassung nach Hause angestrebt werden. Schwerpunkte vor einem Spitalaustritt sind neben der adäquaten Schulung und Aufklärung des Patienten und deren Familie auch ein Ausbildungs- und Schulungskonzept für die lokalen Rettungskräfte und die Betreuungspersonen vor Ort. Methoden Es wird ein auf die präklinische Versorgung abgestimmter Notfallalgorithmus für die Erstversorgung von VAD-Patienten vorgestellt sowie das gemeinsam erarbeitete Ausbildungskonzept der lokalen Rettungskräfte und des Kinderspitals Zürich. Schwerpunkte des Schulungsprogramms sind neben der theoretischen Einführung praktische Workshops, „cardiac arrest simulation training“ (CAST) sowie die Erstellung eines genau definierten Alarmierungsplans unter Einbezug der lokalen ärztlichen Organisationsstrukturen und der Spezialisten des Kinderspitals. Schlussfolgerung Die Besonderheiten bei der Versorgung von Kindern am VAD werden vorgestellt und diskutiert

    Outcome of biventricular repair in infants with multiple left heart obstructive lesions

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    The decision to perform biventricular repair for infants with multiple obstructive or hypoplastic left heart lesions (LHL) and borderline left ventricle (LV) may be controversial. This study sought to assess the mortality and morbidity of patients with LHL after biventricular repair and to determine the growth of the left-sided cardiac structures. Retrospective analysis of 39 consecutive infants with LHL who underwent biventricular repair was performed. The median age at surgery was 7 days (range 1-225 days), and the median follow-up period was 34 months (range 1-177 months). Between diagnosis and the end of the follow-up period, the size of the aortic annulus (z-score -4.1 ± 2.8 vs. -0.1 ± 2.7) and the LV (LV end-diastolic diameter z-score -1.7 ± 2.8 vs. 0.21 ± 1.7) normalized. During the follow-up period, 23 patients required 39 reinterventions (62%) consisting of redo surgery for 21 patients (57%) and catheter-guided reinterventions for 8 patients (22%). At the end of the follow-up period, 25 of 34 patients were doing subjectively well; 10 children (29%) received cardiac medication; 12 (35%) presented with failure to thrive (weight ≤ P3) and 5 (15%) with pulmonary hypertension. The overall mortality rate was 13%. Biventricular repair for patients with multiple LHL results in sufficient growth of the left-sided cardiac structures. Nevertheless, residual or newly developing obstructive lesions and pulmonary hypertension are frequent, causing significant morbidity that requires reintervention
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