1.
Clin Infect Dis
; 78(2): 484-487, 2024 02 17.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38367276
2.
J Heart Lung Transplant
; 43(7): 1039-1050, 2024 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38691077
RESUMO
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.