Introduction Fontan and Baudet detailed in their article the first Fontan procedure in the early seventies [1]. Since then, the Fontan procedure has been applied for palliation of single ventricle (SV) patients. Multiple modifications of the original procedure were introduced to improve morbidity and mortality. Short and long term outcomes of the Fontan procedure were studied heavily by numerous investigators [2, 3]. Wellbeing of SV patients, following Fontan palliation, going into adolescent and adulthood was the core of multiple meetings in the 21th century. This kind of meetings was dictated by the need for modified care plans suitable for the growing number of adult patients who underwent this palliative procedure [4-7]. One of the risk…
defect; 2) heart transplant; 3) compassionate care. We chose the series of surgeries. Reagen was kept in the PICU until her first surgery could be for when she was 11 days old. The Norwood procedure,(the 1st of the 3 surgeries) took 13 hours to complete and she was very unstable after it was completed. She remained in PICU for the first 2 months of her life. She was then taken to 2JCW for a month. During that month she had to try to relearn to suck again. She failed this and eventually…
In 1971 Dr. Fontan and Dr. Baudet [26] did the first total cavopulmonary connection ‘‘Fontan Procedure’’ which is the final palliative stage for single ventricle patients. Since then, multiple techniques and modifications were invented. However, the ultimate goal of all different procedures is to achieve near complete separation of pulmonary venous return from systemic venous return. As such, all systemic venous circulation will be directed to the Fontan circulation (except the coronary sinus…
If, however, nominations are re-opened on election night, it is recommended that the discussion of qualifications be limited to brief comments for the new nominee — no cons and no rebuttals. VI. Election Night Procedure Preparation for Election Night – A written ballot must be taken for every elected position, even if there is only one nominee. In this way, the secret written ballot allows every member the privilege of casting a write-in vote for an eligible member. Therefore, the Marshal…
the Automobile Manufacture Integrity Act of 2014 (AMIA). Price was a contractor for Ford Motor Corporation (FMC). The primary focus of this case is the interpretation of the word “employee” in § 114(a)(1) of the AMIA and whether it includes contractors. Before analyzing the interpretation of the statute itself, it is crucial to consider whether Congress delegated authority to the Occupational Protection Administration (OPA) and if it followed necessary procedure during implementation. After…
I appeared under the supervision of the handling attorney, Mr. Joseph C. Yrulegui, at the Mandatory Settlement Conference on April 27, 2017. Mr. Yrulegui and I were in constant communication. I arrived at the Board at approximately 1:30 p.m. and left at approximately 5:00 p.m. The applicant was present and represented by Mr. David Ibarra. Ms. Dora Canales provided the interpreting services. Ms. Annette Castanon appeared representing the interest of the Employment Development Department. This…
Case: - FutureSelect v. Tremont Group Holdings, Inc., 180 Wash.2d 954, 331 P.3d 29. (2014). This case takes place in the Supreme Court of Washington. This is a state court case. It is a civil case, appealed by the defendants, from the court of appeals decision. The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s decision. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals. This case was decided in 2014. Issue: Did the Court of Appeals err in determining that plaintiffs may hold Tremont…
This letter is a privileged communication subject to the attorney/client privilege; therefore, you must not disclose this letter to anyone else. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an outline of the pertinent arguments that you may use at the Conciliation hearing against American National Property and Company. Procedure Procedures at Conciliation Court vary depending upon the Judge presiding over the proceedings. Regardless, you will check in with the Clerk and you will be…
To prevail on a traditional summary-judgment motion, a movant must show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Tex. R. Civ. P. 166a(c); Amedisys, Inc. v. Kingwood Home Health Care, LLC, 437 S.W.3d 507, 511 (Tex. 2014). A defendant is entitled to summary judgment by conclusively negating at least one essential element of the plaintiff’s cause of action or establishing each element of an affirmative defense. Radcliffe v.…
applied. Id. at 650. In this instant case, Defendant further contends that the witness statements given to their insurance adjusters are privileged because they were not only prepared in anticipation of litigation but all reports made were subsequently stamped as “privileged,” and therefore treated as such by the Defendant, suggesting a blanket claim of privilege, not protected by work-product doctrine. Like in Green, Defendant has failed to make a clear showing that the asserted privilege…