Abstract Background: The utility and uptake of Del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery is rapidly increasing. Cases with prolonged aortic cross-clamp times necessitate multi-dosing however an understanding of safe..
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Abstract Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasing. Prehospital ECPR (PH-ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) may improve both equity of access and..
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Abstract Difficult weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation is associated with adverse clinical outcome and increased use of limited health care resources. Difficult weaning, characterized by failure of multiple spontaneous breathing..
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Abstract It remains controversial as to which optimal cannulation strategy ought to be employed in surgery for type A aortic dissection (TAAD). The aim of this study was to make..
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Abstract A critical factor in thrombus formation during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is prothrombotic flow dynamics generated by the drainage cannula’s design. This study aimed to create and..
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Abstract We performed a retrospective review comparing outcomes between traditional ice storage (ICE) with short ischemic times (<3 hours) to SherpaPak Cardiac Transport System (SCTS) with long ischemic times (>4..
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Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have improved mortality and quality of life for patients with end-stage heart failure by providing an alternative to cardiac transplant or as a bridge..
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Surgical Intraoperative Handoff Initiative: Standardizing Operating Room Communication Using SHRIMPS
BACKGROUND: Operating room (OR) handoffs are not universally standardized, although standardized sign outs have been proven to provide effective communication in other aspects of healthcare. We hypothesize that creating a..
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It is well established that clinicians may decline requests for inappropriate interventions, including life-prolonging interventions. This position is supported by major professional organizations,, statutes and regulations, and case law. As such, the open..
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