The nurses: "We tried to thaw the heart with cold and warm water"
Nurses at Monaldi Hospital in Naples recount their desperate attempts to thaw a frozen heart for a two-and-a-half-year-old boy's transplant.
Silences and cross accusations: the time for reckoning among the doctors of Monaldi
A heavy atmosphere among professionals at Monaldi's pediatric cardiac surgery unit, highlighted by internal conflicts and the tragic death of a child, raises serious questions about their responsibilities and protocols.
The head nurse of Monaldi: “For two months we cared for Domenico, his end is a defeat”
In an interview, Giovanni Bufalino, head of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery ICU at Monaldi, reflects on the emotional toll of caring for Domenico, illustrating the dedication of the medical staff during his treatment.
Child from Naples, the hospital: 'Conditions rapidly deteriorating'
A child in Naples is in critical condition as reported by the Monaldi Hospital, with a worrying rapid decline in health after complications from a prior heart surgery.
The heart destined for Domenico saved the life of another two-year-old boy
A heart that was to be donated to two-year-old Domenico, who is nearing the end of his life, was successfully transplanted to another child of the same age after Domenico was deemed inoperable.
"Too Many Deaths Here". Ten Years of Disasters in the 'Burned' Heart Hospital
The article discusses the tragic case of a child in Naples receiving end-of-life care due to medical errors at a local heart hospital, which has a history of alarming incidents in pediatric cardiac surgery.
The three teddy bears next to the sterile crib. The mother: I will not give up
A mother expresses her determination as her son, a child awaiting a heart transplant, continues to battle for his life in a pediatric cardiac surgery unit in Naples, Italy.
The latest therapeutic camp.. humanitarian medicine fills the gap of war in Sudan
Humanitarian medical initiatives in Sudan are addressing health challenges exacerbated by the ongoing war, with a recent initiative focusing on urology and pediatric surgery.