Abstract Hybrid extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), containing additional ECMO cannulations in addition to conventional ECMO, is increasingly used for the treatment of serious cardiopulmonary conditions. Patients initiating non-hybrid ECMO may..
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Abstract Rotary Blood Pump (RBP) is a commonly used ventricular assist device. However, the constant speed operation of the blood pump leads to a reduction of blood flow pulsatility, which..
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Abstract Aims Crises in the operating room, often resulting from human factors, endangers patient safety. Simulation-based training to develop non-technical skills shows promise in managing these crises. This review examines..
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Abstract Bleeding complications are frequently observed in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and are associated with increased mortality. Due to the complex mechanisms, managing bleeding during ECMO remains a challenge...
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Abstract Introduction This study aims to describe laboratory and clinical factors associated with thrombotic events during prolonged pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods A secondary analysis of a multi-center prospective study..
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Abstract Background: Severe poisoning can lead to catastrophic cardiovascular collapse, often progressing to multiorgan failure and death. While intensive supportive care and pharmacological intervention remain the cornerstone of management, cases of..
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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass use during surgery disrupts microcirculation, which can contribute to lung injury, particularly in patients with pulmonary comorbidities. Continuous transcutaneous carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring assists clinicians to..
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Abstract Background Surgery-related adverse events are among the most common adverse events in-hospital. However, no comprehensive, multidisciplinary perioperative guidelines exist at the European level. The aim of this study is..
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Abstract Introduction The aim of this scoping review was to determine what evidence is available regarding the use of the cycle ergometer in the rehabilitation of adult patients undergoing extracorporeal..
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Abstract Introduction Amino acids (AAs) serve diverse roles, and insufficient delivery is associated with worse outcomes in ill patients. In the case of congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery with cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract Background In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), clinicians frequently make complex, high-stakes judgments, where inaccuracies can profoundly affect patient outcomes. This perspective examines human judgment error in ICU settings,..
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Abstract Background Limb ischemia is a serious complication of venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), potentially resulting in amputation, rhabdomyolysis, or death. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES In cardiac surgery patients, acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently occurs in the setting of haemodynamic instability and treatment with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS). Recent evidence suggests amino..
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Abstract Thyroid storm (TS) is an endocrine emergency requiring aggressive medical management. In severe cases, hemodynamic instability may necessitate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support as a bridge to definitive surgical..
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Abstract RenOx, a novel artificial lung and kidney assist device, combines gas exchange and dialysis fibers for integrated respiratory and renal support, with dialysis fibers intended for toxin clearance and..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely recognized as a life-saving measure. The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is on the rise, serving as an effective mechanical..
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Abstract This study assesses hemodynamic data and parameter combinations in predicting neurocognitive impairment post-cardiopulmonary bypass graft (CABG) using logistic regression and random forest algorithms. 28 patients underwent the Montreal Cognitive..
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Abstract Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sevoflurane-based anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) on intraocular pressure (IOP) during coronary artery..
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Abstract Purpose To build a mock circulatory loop to simulate veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) haemodynamics using a patient-specific silicone aortic phantom and compare the flow dynamics for continuous..
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Abstract To explore the challenges and describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on intensive care nurses' experience in providing ECMO care in a high-volume Australian ICU ECMO centre that..
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Abstract Rationale: Life-threatening airway obstructions caused by tumors demand prompt and effective intervention. Traditional surgical methods are often complicated by bleeding risks, especially with the use of anticoagulation during extracorporeal..
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Abstract Background Donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplants have increased in the United States with direct procurement with machine perfusion (DPP) and thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) techniques. There..
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Abstract This study investigates the effects of intraoperative cell salvage (IOCS) on cell survival rates, apoptosis levels, and circulating tumor cell (CTC) counts in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing..
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Abstract Background Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) and direct procurement and perfusion (DPP) allow for transplantation with donation after circulatory death (DCD) hearts. This study aimed to characterize the use of..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides critical cardiac support, but predicting outcomes remains a challenge. We enrolled 1,748 adult venoarterial (VA)-ECMO patients at the National Taiwan University Hospital between 2010..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical support system for patients with acute and severe cardiac and respiratory failure. This study investigates the impact of different patient body..
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Abstract Objective To test the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing the HemoClear microfiltration cell-salvage system for cesarean sections in South Africa. Methods We conducted a prospective experimental single-arm feasibility study..
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Abstract Background A systemic inflammatory response can contribute to poor outcomes in an advanced stage of cardiogenic shock (CS). We investigated the efficacy of extracorporeal endotoxin and cytokine adsorption using..
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Abstract Objectives To ascertain the dosage of bivalirudin in neonates and infants undergoing arterial switch operation on integrated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit. Design Pilot study. Setting A tertiary..
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Abstract Background/Objectives: Allogeneic transfusion is a commonly used method to replace blood and blood elements lost during cardiac surgery, but it also has quite undesirable effects. The use of Cell Saver..
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