Publications by authors named "Ricardo Branco Garcia"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to explore how echocardiogram results, ferritin levels, C-reactive protein, and leukocyte counts relate to poor outcomes in pediatric sepsis patients.
  • A prospective cohort study included children aged 28 days to 18 years who had sepsis and required prolonged mechanical ventilation and vasoactive drugs; key indicators were measured over 72 hours.
  • Results showed that higher ferritin levels and signs of cardiac dysfunction were linked to longer hospital stays, more extended mechanical ventilation, and a higher inotropic agent usage, indicating worse health outcomes for the patients.
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