Publications by authors named "Victoria Rueda"
[Critical patients in general hospitalization wards: a descriptive analysis of factors inherent to the transfer to a closed unit].
Anaclara Murujosa Micaela Karina Bronstein Bernardo Martinez María Florencia Grande Ratti Ignacio Martingano Victoria Rueda
Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Unplanned transfers from the General Ward to Critical Care Units often happen when a patient's condition worsens, leading to longer hospital stays and increased mortality rates.
- A study conducted on 8,317 admissions found that 124 patients (14 per 1,000) were transferred, primarily elderly individuals with conditions like hypertension, heart failure, and respiratory issues.
- The findings indicate that a significant number of patients who were transferred showed stable NEWS scores beforehand, highlighting potential inadequacies in monitoring and care processes in the General Ward.
Purpose: To assess device and procedural safety and technical success associated with the use of the AngioVac System to remove vascular thrombi and cardiac masses.
Materials And Methods: The Registry of AngioVac Procedures in Detail (RAPID) study prospectively collected data for 234 patients receiving treatment with AngioVac at 21 sites between March 2016 and August 2019: 84 (35.9%) with caval thromboemboli (CTEs), 113 (48.