The chief physician: 'The heart will not restart'
The article discusses the failed heart transplant of a young boy named Domenico, highlighting crucial delays and tensions during the medical procedures leading to his death.
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.
Beware, however, of putting the Monaldi on the pillory
The article discusses the loss of trust in Naples' Monaldi Hospital following a tragic incident related to a pediatric heart transplant.
Domenico and the burned heart transplant, the heart surgeon: "Dry ice was a fatal mistake"
A pediatric heart surgeon discusses the critical error involving dry ice during a heart transplant procedure that ultimately led to the death of a young boy.
Two-year-old Domenico, who received a damaged heart in Italy during a transplant, has died
Two-year-old Domenico, who underwent a heart transplant in Italy, has passed away due to complications associated with the procedure.
The ordeal of little Domenico: from the transplant of a 'burned' heart to the sad epilogue
Domenico's tragic story involves a heart transplant gone wrong and ongoing investigations surrounding the case.
The Last Hours of Domenico. "We Will Not Unplug the Plug"
Domenico, a two-year-old boy with heart disease, is in critical condition at a Naples hospital after undergoing a heart transplant, as his parents and medical team struggle with the grim prognosis and seek to provide compassionate care during this painful time.
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.
Child from Naples, the medical bulletin from Monaldi: "Conditions rapidly worsening"
The health conditions of a young patient in Naples have deteriorated rapidly following a failed heart transplant two months ago, leading to discussions about palliative care.
Bergamo, the heart that was supposed to save the little boy from Naples went to another child
A heart that was intended for a young boy in Naples has been successfully transplanted to another child in Bergamo.
Transplanted Child: Here's What Happens Now: From Suspension of ECMO to Deep Sedation
The article discusses the current status of a transplanted child, detailing the transition from ECMO suspension to deep sedation as a form of palliative care.
Transplanted Child in Naples, What Happens Now: Therapy Interruption Approaches
A child in Naples, who has been on the ECMO device for over 55 days, is likely to have his therapies interrupted due to deteriorating health conditions and lack of hope for a transplant.
The last hope falls. No from the experts on the transplant
Pediatric heart transplant experts have deemed that the two-year-old Domenico is not a suitable candidate for a new heart transplant, dashing hopes for his recovery.
Health conditions, blood type, weight, waiting time: here's how they decide who to transplant
The article discusses the criteria used in pediatric organ transplantation allocation, emphasizing the importance of adhering to bureaucratic rules to determine waiting lists based on need and potential benefit.
Naples, the child remains on the list for a new transplant: experts from all over Italy are coming
A two-and-a-half-year-old boy in Naples, who has suffered severe heart damage, is being evaluated by top specialists from across Italy for potential additional treatments alongside a transplant.
An artificial heart or stopping treatments, the doctors' dilemma
Doctors face a critical decision regarding whether to pursue an artificial heart for a child waiting for a transplant or to halt treatments due to deteriorating conditions.
Child with damaged heart, doctors: 'Today still operable, tomorrow new assessment'
A two-year-old boy, Francesco, is in critical condition at the Monaldi Hospital in Naples after a heart transplant, and doctors are assessing his operability for a potential new transplant.
The ordeal of the child: “Incompatible with a transplant”. The heart traveled in a plastic box
A two-and-a-half-year-old child in Napoli is considered ineligible for a heart transplant, as per a recent report from a specialist hospital in Rome.
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.
Pediatric heart transplants are rare procedures, thirty are performed annually in Italy
In Italy, only thirty pediatric heart transplants are conducted each year, highlighting the rarity and complexity of such operations.
Ariana's struggle, the baby from La Matanza who received a heart transplant
Ariana, a ten-month-old baby from La Matanza, Argentina, received a heart transplant after months of hospitalization and being on the waiting list.
The awaited return home journey of Felipe, the baby who received a heart in a historic transplant in Latin America
Felipe, a one-year-old baby who received a heart transplant from another child, Luca, returns home after a groundbreaking medical procedure in Argentina.