Short term outcome of neonatal venous thromboembolism in anticoagulated versus observed patients.

Background: Advancements in the medical field and increased survival of premature infants have led to a rise of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in neonates. Neonatal hemostasis exists in a delicate balance with a propensity towards pro-coagulation. Current recommendations include careful observation, therapeutic anti-coagulation and in some cases thrombolysis.

Distinctive Hemodynamics in the Immediate Postoperative Period of Patients with a Longer Cardiac Intensive Care Stay Post-Tetralogy of Fallot Repair.

Objective: After complete surgical repair the majority of tetralogy of Fallot (ToF), patients stay ≤2 days in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) while some may stay longer. We undertook this study to investigate the factors associated with shorter vs. longer length of stay in the CICU to help manage resources effectively.