Publications by authors named "T Sweberg"
Objective: To evaluate the association of CPR quality metrics with survival outcomes in children with and without congenital heart disease experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest.
Design: Retrospective cohort study of data from the Pediatric Resuscitation Quality (pediRES-Q) Collaborative.
Setting: 28 participating sites.
Background: Children who undergo cardiac surgery may require postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Although morbidities are considerable, our understanding of outcome determinants is limited. We evaluated associations between patient and perioperative factors with outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: While intravenous fluid therapy is essential to re-establishing volume status in children who have experienced trauma, aggressive resuscitation can lead to various complications. There remains a lack of consensus on whether pediatric trauma patients will benefit from a liberal or restrictive crystalloid resuscitation approach and how to optimally identify and transition between fluid phases.
Methods: A panel was comprised of physicians with expertise in pediatric trauma, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Introduction: In children with myocarditis or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiogenic shock, it is often necessary to decompress the left heart to minimize distension and promote myocardial recovery. We compare outcomes in those who underwent balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) versus direct left atrial (LA) drainage for left heart decompression in this population.
Methods: Retrospective study of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) multicenter registry of patients ≤ 18 years with myocarditis or DCM on ECMO who underwent LA decompression.
Article Synopsis
- In children experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest who undergo extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), the initial rhythm (shockable vs. non-shockable) does not significantly affect survival or neurological outcomes.
- A study analyzed 466 patients and found that, after matching for various characteristics, both groups had similar rates of survival to hospital discharge.
- The researchers concluded that further studies are needed to better understand patient profiles and outcomes in ECPR to improve practices and guidelines.