Yearly Archives: 2023

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An amazingly innovative clinical education experience for professionals who care for and assist with the mobilization of patients requiring ECMO support [gallery ids="40048"] We’ve created an ECMO clinical education experience that..

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Your Ultimate Guide to Get to Know virCPB Welcome to the world of virCPB, where education meets gaming to revolutionize the way perfusion students and perfusionists train and master their..

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Entrénate con virCPB© el video juego-simulador de bypass cardiopulmonar. Un programa en línea gamificado diseñado para revolucionar la forma en la que aprender y dominar CPB. Con simulaciones inmersivas, cuestionarios..

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Abstract Objective:  To determine the association of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) initiation with changes in vasoactive-inotropic scores (VISs) in children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) and cardiovascular instability. Design:  Retrospective cohort..

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Abstract Background: We assessed the impact of the liberalized ABO pediatric policy change on candidate characteristics and outcomes for children undergoing heart transplant (HT). Methods and results: Children <2 years undergoing HT..

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Abstract Background A strategy that limits tidal volumes and inspiratory pressures, improves outcomes in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) may facilitate ultra-protective ventilation...

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Abstract Background: In the context of complex aortic surgery, despite the wide consensus about the use of moderate hypothermia in association with antegrade selective cerebral perfusion (ASCP), its bilateral administration is..

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Abstract Left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction. It presents with a very high mortality rate and can be rescued by accurate diagnosis and..

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Abstract A 61-year-old male presented with a history of ischemic cardiomyopathy requiring left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation 9 months prior to presentation. The patient was on aspirin and warfarin..

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Abstract Background: The use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) remains controversial in trauma patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Here, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic benefits..

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Abstract Although the global pandemic is officially over, it has left a permanent mark on the health care landscape, reshaping the dynamics of hospitals in the United States. While staffing..

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Abstract Background Mobilization is important in longer courses in intensive care unit (ICU), typical for patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO). For patients supported with ECMO, especially out-of-bed..

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Abstract Objectives Prematurity is a risk factor for in-hospital mortality after cardiac surgery. The structure of  models designed to deliver optimal care to neonates including those born preterm with critical  is unknown...

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Abstract Objective Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is a decision-making process based on the conscious and judicious use of the best available scientific evidence. However, the exponential increase in the amount of..

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Abstract Objective The objective was to develop a novel scoring system that would be predictive of postoperative pulmonary complications in critically ill  after cardiac and major . Methods A total of 17,433..

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Lung ultrasound in acute and chronic heart failure. A Clinical Consensus Statement of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-saving support therapy in the case of cardiopulmonary refractory failure. Its use is associated to complications due to the presence of artificial surfaces and..

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Abstract Disclaimer:  Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being deployed for selected patients in cardiac arrest who do not attain a native circulation with conventional CPR (ECPR). This ELSO guideline is..

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Abstract Heart transplantation is considered the gold standard for the treatment of advanced end-stage heart failure. However, standard donors after brain death are decreasing, whereas patients on the heart transplant waitlist are..

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Abstract Objectives Percutaneous pulmonary artery cannulas, used as inflow for left ventricular venting or as outflow for right ventricular mechanical circulatory support, are easily and rapidly deployable with transesophageal and..

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Abstract Objective Several human studies have associated nitric oxide administration via the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit with decreased incidence of cardiopulmonary bypass–associated acute kidney injury, but histopathologic and serologic evidence of..

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Abstract Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a potentially lethal complication of pregnancy that results from disruption of the maternal–fetal interface and occurs as frequently as one in every 8,000 deliveries. When AFE..

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Abstract Objectives To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the techniques and outcomes associated with percutaneous decannulation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA–ECMO) using the Manta vascular closure device...

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Abstract OBJECTIVE:  Measuring fluid responsiveness is important in the management of critically ill patients, with a 10–15% change in cardiac output typically being used to indicate “fluid responsiveness.” Ideally, these changes would..

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Abstract Introduction Hereditary Angioedema is a rare disease caused by C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency leading to diffuse and potentially life-threatening oedema formation. Preventing attacks is critical, particularly for patients undergoing..

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Abstract During a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedure using a heart-lung machine, the volume of blood inside the venous reservoir is a crucial piece of information for the perfusionist to make..

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Abstract Objective  and  dysregulate coronary  tone, which can be further affected by common   undergoing cardiac surgery. This study investigates differences in coronary myogenic tone and  to  before and after cardioplegia and  based on hypertension history. Methods..

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Abstract Introduction  Acute lung injury (ALI) is a devastating pulmonary illness with diffuse inflammatory responses. Hydromorphone (Hyd) is an opioid agonist used for relieving moderate-to-severe pain. The present work investigated the..