Abstract Background Healthcare systems are operating under substantial pressures, and often simply cannot provide the standard of care they aspire to within the available resources. Organisations, managers, and individual clinicians..
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Abstract Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of prone position ventilation treatment on patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. Methods: Clinical data were collected from 93..
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Abstract Background In spite of the global implementation of surgical safety checklists to improve patient safety, patients undergoing surgical procedures remain vulnerable to a high risk of potentially preventable complications..
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Abstract Objectives Despite significant improvement in patient blood management, cardiac surgery remains a high hemorrhagic risk procedure. Platelet transfusion is used commonly to treat thrombocytopenia-associated perioperative bleeding. Allogeneic platelet transfusion..
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Abstract Introduction Evidence supports the role of oxygen delivery (DO2) in ameliorating acute kidney injury (AKI). While instrumentation for continuous DO2 measurement exists, a simplified method has been reported for targeting..
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Abstract Iatrogenic damage to the cardiac conduction system (CCS) remains a significant risk during congenital heart surgery. Current surgical best practice involves using superficial anatomical landmarks to locate and avoid..
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Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with many benefits, but also risks when applied to healthcare and cardiac surgery in particular. Surgeons must be aware of AI and..
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Abstract Rationale: It is unclear whether extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) can reduce the rate of intubation or the total time on invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in adults experiencing an exacerbation of chronic..
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Abstract Background Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin levels, is a global public health concern. Anemia is an independent factor worsening outcomes in various patient groups. Blood transfusion has been the..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hemolysis. Yet, there is no easily available and frequently measured marker to monitor this hemolysis. However, carboxyhemoglobin (CO-Hb), formed..
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Abstract When determining extracorporeal oxygen transfer (VMLO2) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) dissolved oxygen is often considered to play a subordinate role due to its poor solubility in..
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Abstract Objective Professional standards recommend stopping cardiotomy suction at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass before protamine administration based on perceived safety concerns. This study evaluated a multidisciplinary collaborative quality-improvement intervention..
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Abstract The utilization of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) has increased significantly over the last 40 years for stabilization of salvageable patients; however, there has not been much improvement in..
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SMART CONCEPT Smartcanula in Heart Surgery: Superior Blood Flow and Minimized Trauma! Discover our smartcanula, designed to improve cardiac surgery outcomes. Achieve superior blood flow with a smaller access..
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Abstract Introduction: The organization of primary Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) transport is highly variable. Methods: To present the experience of the first mobile pediatric ECMO program in Spain, we designed a prospective..
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Abstract Few data describe pediatric patients who receive massive transfusion for life-threatening hemorrhage (LTH) while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We present a retrospective secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective..
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Abstract Background: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the impact of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA–ECMO) integrated hemoadsorption on the reversal of multiorgan and microcirculatory dysfunction, and early..
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Abstract Introduction By using a novel survey our study aimed to assess the challenges ECMO and Critical Care (CC) teams face when initiating and managing patient's ECMO support. Methods A..
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Abstract Aim: Optimal cannulation strategy for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery remains debated. Recent guidelines have advocated antegrade systemic perfusion through right axillary artery (RAX) cannulation, instead of femoral..
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Abstract Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is often a consequence of a dysregulated immune response; therefore, immunomodulation by extracorporeal cytokine removal has been increasingly used as an adjuvant therapy, but..
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Abstract Objective Although (ECLS) has increasingly been used for the of patients with (CS), the outcomes of those successfully weaned from support remain poorly defined. Methods Of 510 venoarterial ECLS CS patients at..
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Abstract We read with great interest the article by Zhang and colleagues : a single-center experience showing that although 48.8% of all extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients are successfully decannulated..
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Significant advancements in preservation techniques could liberate more hearts for transplantation. More than five decades after the first human-to-human heart transplant, over 5,000 heart transplants are performed annually worldwide. However,..
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Little Heart Matters - Unraveling the complexity of Congenital Heart Surgery Fecha y hora 2 may 2024 08:00 p. m. en Madrid Descripción EuroFusion - Latvia
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Principles of the Aortic Stenosis Principios basicos de la estenosis aortica Echocardiographic assessment of aortic stenosis Evaluacion ecocardiografica de la estenosis aortica The echo lady; Lorena..
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Innovative ECMO Concepts (IEC) is excited to announce its upcoming webinar, “The Economics of ECMO,” on May 7th at 2 PM EST. This enlightening online event is strategically designed for..
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Abstract Bedside ultrasound represents a well-suited diagnostic and monitoring tool for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) who may be too unstable for transport to other hospital areas for diagnostic..
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Abstract Background Reliable predictors of outcomes in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy are limited. While elevated lactate levels over time have been linked to outcomes in cardiogenic shock (CS),..
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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) shunts venous blood to the systemic arterial circulation to provide end-organ perfusion while increasing afterload that may impede left ventricle (LV) ejection and impair..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Dual-lumen cannulas for veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support are typically inserted in the right internal jugular vein (RIJV), however some scenarios can make this venous route..
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