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Education and Training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care: An Essential Tool to Improve Outcomes

Klebia Castello Branco et al. Jorge Yussef Afiune

In an article published in the International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campos and Carvalho examine the challenges of educating and training teams in pediatric cardiac critical care in developing countries. They also highlight emerging opportunities for improvement and growth.

In recent decades, substantial advances have been made in the field of pediatric cardiology, including progress in pediatric cardiac surgery, catheter-based interventions, anesthesia, cardiac imaging and monitoring, neonatal and pediatric critical care, mechanical circulatory support, and the expansion of multidisciplinary teams. These advances have led to significant improvements in outcomes for children with congenital and acquired heart disease. However, congenital heart disease still places a significant burden on health care systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

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Retention of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skills in Medical Students: What Can Be Done to Improve Them?

Sergio Timerman et al. Thatiane Facholi Polatri

Since the beginning, great researchers have been working on estimating the best technique for maintaining the body blood flow of a victim undergoing CPA. Several techniques were applied, such as the Trotting method and rolling over a barrel. The technique of external chest compressions was conceived in 1960, based on the observation made by Kouwenhoven, Jude, and Knickerbocker that adequate compression on the lower third of the sternum provided sufficient artificial circulation to sustain life in animals and humans with cardiac arrest. Since then, many studies have been carried out to improve the depth and frequency of appropriate compressions to maintain coronary perfusion at an adequate level, contributing to the return of spontaneous circulation.

According to the 2020 worldwide guidelines publications, performing high-quality compressions refers to performing compressions at a frequency of 100 -120 per minute, depth of 5-6cm, returning the chest to the normal position between compression minimize interruptions in compressions avoiding excessive ventilation. In this sense, a big question arises: do we understand the parameters for performing good compressions, which significantly increase the survival of CPA victims? However, how to ensure that health professionals and the general public can learn the technique and retain this learning to the point of reproducing it in an actual emergency?

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Education and Training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care: An Essential Tool to Improve Outcomes

Retention of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skills in Medical Students: What Can Be Done to Improve Them?

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