Yearly Archives: 2022

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Initial results from an enhanced recovery program for pediatric cardiac surgical patients

Abstract Background Over recent years, a number of enhanced recovery programs have appeared in first, adult colorectal surgery, and subsequently many other adult surgical specialties. Increasing interest in this approach..

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Validation of the Masimo O3™ regional oximetry device in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Abstract We assessed the accuracy of Masimo O3™ regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) readings by comparing them with reference values and evaluated the relationship between rSO2 and somatic tissue oxygen saturation..

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Hemodynamic oxygenator exchange-related effects during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the treatment of acute SARS-CoV-2 respiratory distress syndrome

Abstract Few patients with coronavirus disease 2019–associated severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) require veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Prolonged VV-ECMO support necessitates repeated oxygenator replacement, increasing the risk for..

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Platelet Dysfunction in Cardiac Surgery: When is the Best Time to Assess It? An Observational Single Center Study

Abstract Purpose. Cardiac surgery is characterized by a high risk of complications related to perioperative bleeding. Guidelines suggest the use of local algorithms based on perioperative point-of-care tests to assess and..

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The Association Between Angiotensin II and Renin Kinetics in Patients After Cardiac Surgery

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Hyperreninemia after cardiac surgery is associated with cardiovascular instability. Angiotensin II (AT-II) could potentially attenuate hyperreninemia while maintaining target blood pressure. This study assesses the association between AT-II..

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Does the Volume and Constitution of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming Fluids Affect Blood Loss After Cardiac Surgery in Children?

Abstract Pediatric patients, especially neonates and infants, undergoing cardiac surgery, are at particularly high risk for developing surgical bleeding. After separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), excessive bleeding in children frequently..

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Ascending aorta aneurysm and dissection undergone philadelphia operation and aortic wrapping

90 years old patient with ascending aorta aneurysm and dissection undergone philadelphia operation and aortic wrapping with good post op course femoral artery and vein cannulation sternotomy and relasd aortopulmonay..

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Huge Left atrial myxoma and recent CVA myxoma partially

Patient with huge Left atrial myxoma and recent CVA myxoma partially was attached to the mitral valve annulus so i completely excised myxoma repaired with autologous pericardial patch. [gallery ids="28682,28686"]..

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PerfWeb Special Program - Perfusion training and service delivery in Thailand

Perfusion training and service delivery in Thailand - Supapon Kulthinee International outreach of the ABCP - Ann Guercio, CCP Re-Entering the clinical perfusion - William Watson, CP Open discussion Joe..

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GASOMETRIA NA CEC - WEBINAR 28

GASOMETRIA NA CEC Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp..

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Central ECMO cannulation in patient with severe biventricular failure

Central ECMO cannulation in patient with severe biventricular failure as well as lung failure with extension tube graft patient bilateral lower exterimities were completely occluded so peripheral cannulation were impossible..

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Annamalous coronary arteries both right and left coronary arteries from single right coronary ostia

Patient with annamalous coronary arteries both right and left coronary arteries from single right coronary ostia undergone reimplantation after separation from origin. [playlist ids="28654"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..

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When Veno-Venous ECMO Recirculation Counts

Over the last two years, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a therapy for COVID-related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and continues to be a successful therapy for ARDS..

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Prospective study of preoperative autologous blood donation for patients with high risk of allogeneic blood transfusion in lumbar fusion surgery:…

Abstract Introduction Preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) can be used to reduce the exposure of allogeneic blood transfusion in patients undergoing elective surgery. Better blood management to avoid anaemia and reduce..

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38th Annual Children’s National Symposium: ECMO and the Advanced Therapies for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Failure.

Abstract Introduction: Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high risk, low-volume technology. Infrequency of this technology and associated complications may translate to unfamiliarity of identification and management of potentially..

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Association of Ventilator Settings with Mortality in Pediatric Patients Treated with Extracorporeal Life Support for Respiratory Failure

Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a treatment for acute respiratory failure that can provide extracorporeal gas exchange, allowing lung rest. However, while most patients remain mechanically ventilated during ECLS,..

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Viscoelastic Hemostatic Assays: A Primer on Legacy and New Generation Devices

Abstract Viscoelastic hemostatic assay (VHAs) are whole blood point-of-care tests that have become an essential method for assaying hemostatic competence in liver transplantation, cardiac surgery, and most recently, trauma surgery..

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Heart Failure after Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Halogenated Agents, Myocardial Conditioning and Oxidative Stress

Abstract Heart disease requires a surgical approach sometimes. Cardiac-surgery patients develop heart failure associated with ischemia induced during extracorporeal circulation. This complication could be decreased with anesthetic drugs. The cardioprotective..

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Admission blood glucose level and outcome in patients requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background Patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) frequently present with blood glucose levels out of normal range. The clinical relevance of..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in coronavirus disease 2019

Abstract BACKGROUND  In the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many retrospective single-centre or specialised centre reports have shown promising mortality rates with the use of extracorporeal membrane..

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The Myocardial Protective Effects of a Moderate-Potassium Blood Cardioplegia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Background We investigated the myocardial protective effect of a moderate-potassium cold blood cardioplegic solution (K+, 10 mmol/L) in pediatric cardiac surgery. Methods Sixty-eight pediatric patients with congenital heart disease..

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Stone heart syndrome after prolonged cardioplegia induced cardiac arrest in open-heart surgery – a pilot study on pigs

Abstract OBJECTIVES : To investigate Stone Heart Syndrome (SHS) as consequence of prolonged ischemic arrest in an experimental study on pigs in regards to onset of SHS and pathological changes...

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A six-year study of complications related to peripherally inserted central catheters: A multi-center retrospective cohort study in China

Abstract Objective Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the most frequent central venous catheter, are used to provide medical treatments, although long-term PICC-related adverse outcomes are unknown in China. This study..

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Oxygenator impact on peramivir in extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation circuits

Abstract Introduction This study aims to determine the oxygenator impact on alterations of peramivir (PRV) in a contemporary neonatal/pediatric (1/4-inch) and adolescent/adult (3/8-inch) extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit including the..

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Blood Products, Crystalloids, and Rapid Infusion: An Experimental Study With Magnesium

Abstract Objectives Calcium and magnesium are concentration-dependent pro- and anticoagulant cofactors, and magnesium behaves similarly to calcium in the presence of citrate. The authors hypothesized that magnesium can cause clot..

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Beneficial effect of ECMO on survival in patients affected by ARDS due to COVID-19.

Abstract Where is the imperceptible difference? With great interest, we read the recent article by Whebell and colleagues [1] and were appealed by the beneficial effect of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Introducción cardiopatías congénitas

      Dr. Mateo Ríos: Médico Pediatra. Cardiólogo Pediatra. Posgrado en Ecocardiografía fetal. Magister en electrofisiología. Actualmente trabaja en el Instituto de Cardiología Integral (Montevideo, Uruguay) en las siguientes..

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Circulación fetal, transicional y extrauterina

      Dr. Mateo Ríos: Médico Pediatra. Cardiólogo Pediatra. Posgrado en Ecocardiografía fetal. Magister en electrofisiología. Actualmente trabaja en el Instituto de Cardiología Integral (Montevideo, Uruguay) en las siguientes..

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Embriogénesis Cardíaca

      Dr. Mateo Ríos: Médico Pediatra. Cardiólogo Pediatra. Posgrado en Ecocardiografía fetal. Magister en electrofisiología. Actualmente trabaja en el Instituto de Cardiología Integral (Montevideo, Uruguay) en las siguientes..

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Fisiopatología de las Cardiopatías Congénitas

      Dr. Mateo Ríos: Médico Pediatra. Cardiólogo Pediatra. Posgrado en Ecocardiografía fetal. Magister en electrofisiología. Actualmente trabaja en el Instituto de Cardiología Integral (Montevideo, Uruguay) en las siguientes..

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