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Day: January 11, 2024

COVID-19 Patient

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Prehospital and In-Hospital Treatment and Outcomes of Patients After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Japanese Multicenter Cohort Study

This study compared prehospital care, in-hospital treatment, and outcomes among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing that survival rates and favorable outcomes at 1 month post-OHCA deteriorated in the post-pandemic period, with longer EMS response times and increased advanced airway management by EMS. Despite these changes, most prehospital and in-hospital treatments remained unchanged between the pre- and post-pandemic periods.

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January 11, 2024
Elderly Patient CPB

Risk Factors and Short-Term Outcomes of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients After Cardiopulmonary Bypass

This study on elderly patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) found a high incidence (56.82%) of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), identifying low serum albumin levels, specific types of surgery, prolonged CPB, blood transfusion, and pre-extubation intra-aortic balloon pump use as significant risk factors. These PPCs led to longer mechanical ventilation, extended hospital and ICU stays, increased mortality, and higher tracheotomy rates, highlighting the importance of recognizing these risk factors for better perioperative prevention in elderly CPB patients.

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January 11, 2024

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