International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT): 2024 infection definitions for durable and acute mechanical circulatory support devices
Abstract
Infections remain a significant concern in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS), encompassing both durable and acute devices. This consensus manuscript provides updated definitions for infections associated with durable MCS devices and new definitions for infections in acute MCS, integrating a comprehensive review of existing literature and collaborative discussions among multidisciplinary specialists. By establishing consensus definitions, we seek to enhance clinical care, facilitate consistent reporting in research studies, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients receiving MCS.
Source and rights
Published by The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation, 2024. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
- Published
- 2024
- Applies to
- 🌐 International
- Scope
- International
- Journal
- The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
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