MeSH: Heart-Assist Devices
Compassionate Deactivation of Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices: A Review of 14 Cases
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CONTEXT: Compassionate deactivation (CD) of ventricular assist device (VAD) support is a recognized option for children when the burden of therapy outweighs the benefits. OBJECTIVES: To describe the prevalence, indications, and outcomes of CD of children supported by VADs at the end of life. METHODS: Review of cases of CD at our institution between 2011-2020.…
Development and validation of a novel informational booklet for pediatric long-term ventilation decision support
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OBJECTIVES: To provide accessible, uniform, comprehensive, and balanced information to families deciding whether to initiate long-term ventilation (LTV) for their child, we sought to develop and validate a novel informational resource. METHODS: The Ottawa Decision Support Framework was followed. Previous interviews with 44 lay and 15 professional stakeholders and published literature provided content for a…