Yearly Archives: 2024

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background:    Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) remains a life-threatening complication after cardiac surgery. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents the mainstay of mechanical circulatory support for PCCS; however, its availability..

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Abstract Study Objective To determine the association of practitioner dashboard feedback of intraoperative  and temperature control on maintenance of  and normothermia. Design Retrospective review. Setting Single  institution. Patients Patients over the age of..

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Abstract Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and its low-molecular-weight fragments (LMWH) are widely used as anticoagulants for surgical procedures and extracorporeal blood purification therapies such as cardiovascular surgery and dialysis. The anticoagulant..

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Abstract Objective: Conventional mock circulatory loops (MCLs) cannot replicate realistic hemodynamic conditions without inducing blood trauma. This constrains in-vitro hemocompatibility examinations of blood pumps to static test loops that do..

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Abstract Objective The initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) triggers complex coagulation processes necessitating systemic anticoagulation. Therefore, anticoagulation monitoring is crucial to avoid adverse events such as thrombosis and hemorrhage...

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Abstract BACKGROUND The impact of sex-differences on the release of cardiac biomarkers after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains unknown. The aim of our study was to (a) investigate the..

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Abstract Objectives  Patient safety incident reporting in our institution’s intensive care units (ICUs) had fallen 30% below national benchmarks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Underreporting diminishes awareness of risks and precludes..

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Abstract Postoperative mortality accounts for 7.7% of all global deaths, while postoperative complications increase 1-year mortality by 60%. Risk prediction models for postoperative complications and mortality can facilitate tailored risk..

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Abstract Purpose After cardiac surgery, fluid bolus therapy (FBT) with 20% human albumin may facilitate less fluid and vasopressor administration than FBT with crystalloids. We aimed to determine whether, after..

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Abstract JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES (JW) refuse allogeneic blood transfusions because of their religious beliefs, a situation that poses significant challenges in the context of cardiac surgery, given that bleeding-related complications may..

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Abstract Background There is limited evidence for the use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in adult patients with a total cavopulmonary, or Fontan circulation. Case summary A patient in..

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Abstract Background Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an uncommon complication of heparin therapy with significant risk for severe morbidity and mortality. We investigated the role and outcome of direct oral anticoagulants..

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Abstract Importance  Centralizing deceased organ donor management and organ recovery into donor care units (DCUs) may mitigate the critical organ shortage by positively impacting donation and recipient outcomes. Objective  To compare donation..

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Abstract Pressure monitoring on pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) circuits is used to aid in the evaluation of patient hemodynamics and circuit health. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) recommends monitoring..

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Abstract The aphorism “Primum non nocere” underscores the responsibility of healthcare professionals to prioritize patient safety. Perfusionists, experts in extracorporeal circulation, play a pivotal role in maintaining cardiac function during..

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Abstract Purpose The development of acute kidney injury (AKI) after the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) reduces the chance of organ recovery and survival. The purpose of this study was..

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Abstract Background Bicaval dual lumen cannula (DLC) is gaining popularity in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) for having less recirculation and facilitating mobilization. It is usually inserted under fluoroscopic..

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Abstract Background Albumin is used commonly across a wide range of clinical settings to improve hemodynamics, to facilitate fluid removal, and to manage complications of cirrhosis. The International Collaboration for..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery,..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Hyperglycemia is common in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. We hypothesize that intraoperative hyperglycemia may be, at least partially, attributable to insulin loss due to adhesion..

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Abstract Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after on-pump cardiac surgery, and previous studies have suggested that blood glucose is associated with postoperative AKI. However, limited evidence..

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Abstract Background Minimizing the use of blood component can reduce known and unknown  risks, preserve blood bank resources, and decrease healthcare costs. Red Blood Cell (RBC) transfusion is common after cardiac..

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Abstract Patient blood management (PBM) guidelines for patients undergoing cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have increased during the past decade, and pharmacotherapy plays an important role in PBM. In..

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Abstract Background Cerebral perfusion may change depending on arterial cannulation site and may affect the incidenceof neurologic adverse events in post‑cardiotomy extracorporeal life support (ECLS). The current study comparespatients’ neurologic..

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Abstract Background To assess whether retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces neurological injury and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. Methods Single-center, retrospective, observational study including all..

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Abstract In the initial phases of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) support for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), ultraprotective controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) is typically employed to limit..

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Abstract We present the case of a 62-year-old man with severe coronary artery disease who presented to the hospital in refractory ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. He showed signs of life..

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Abstract Introduction The use of  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory cardiac arrest is increasing globally. However, providing equity of access to all patients is challenging, and to date, access has been..

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Abstract Introduction The trial hypothesized that minimally invasive extra-corporeal circulation (MiECC) reduces the risk of serious adverse events (SAEs) after cardiac surgery operations requiring extra-corporeal circulation without circulatory arrest. Methods..

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Abstract Background We aimed to estimate the effect of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) on neurological outcome and mortality, when compared to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR), using an individual patient data..