Temporary or permanent connection of a part of the digestive tract (esophagus, intestine, colon, etc.)

When a patient’s heart is failing, it may need to be replaced with the heart

This is a biventricular assist device (meaning it supports both ventricles, the lower chambers of

This is a cardiac assist device designed for a single ventricle (univentricular) support. A pump

Phase of treatment designed to restore the patient’s respiratory independance. Depending on the duration of

Weaning is the gradual discontinuation of a treatment. This is known as respiratory weaning, a

A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is an X-ray examination. The principle

Awakening is an eagerly-awaited moment for relatives of patients in intensive care. However, it is

Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This is a non-invasive radiology examination that provides a very detailed view

The fight against nosocomial infections is central to hospital management. Parmi les mesures permettant de