Abstract The administration of cardioplegia is a core component of the multimodal approach to myocardial protection during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass., An ideal cardioplegia solution should facilitate rapid cardiac arrest,..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), adequate prime solution allows pre-treatment of the tubing line, oxygenator and blood pump, evacuation of air from the arterial conduit, and appropriate blood dilution. However,..
Read MoreA Landmark Case in ECMO-Supported Bridge-to-Transplant Care Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has always been a therapy defined by its ability to buy time; time for a heart to recover, for lungs..
Read MoreCurrent Concepts in Extracorporeal Life Support: Medical Management and High-Fidelity Cannulation Simulations - 2026 Jacksonville, FL US December 1, 2026 to December 4, 2026 Course Directors: , ., , and December 1, 2026 - December..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS), can be used to monitor renal tissue oxygenation (SrO2), as well as thenar muscle oxygenation (SmO2). In this study, we have examined the ability of..
Read MoreAbstract Background The hemodynamic effects of femoro-femoral venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) remain poorly defined. High ECMO flow is believed to increase PCWP..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Although unfractionated heparin (UFH) has traditionally been used for anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), bivalirudin may be preferred due to fewer complications. A prior medication use evaluation..
Read MoreAbstract The 50th Anniversary Wolf Creek XVIII Conference was hosted by the Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on June 19–21,..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical support modality for patients with reversible cardiopulmonary failure. Despite its benefits, ECMO is associated with neurologic adverse events (NAE), including seizures..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: In patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass-guided cardiac surgery, knowledge of the preoperative effects of platelet distribution width (PDW), red cell distribution width - standard deviation (RDW-SD), and platelet large cell..
Read MoreIntraoperative sodium range affects white matter microstructure in neonatal congenital heart disease
Abstract Background Intraoperative sodium changes and new postoperative white matter injury are prevalent in neonates with congenital heart disease (CHD) who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Rapid sodium correction in hyponatremia..
Read MoreAbstract Importance Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a resource-intensive, life-sustaining technology to support patients with severe refractory respiratory failure. Its precise indications and contraindications are not standardized, and expert..
Read MoreAbstract Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell disorder, affecting millions of people globally. This Seminar provides a comprehensive update on the disease, emphasising its complex pathophysiology involving..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction The use of strategies planned for the environment and care of adult patients undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation allows for better assistance from the multidisciplinary team to this individual..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Although the use of the heart-lung machine (HLM) is routine in cardiac operating theaters, there is still a lack of evidence-based guidelines concerning the optimal speed to reach..
Read MoreAbstract A less invasive paracorporeal single port pulsatile ventricular assist device (sppVAD) was developed for cardiogenic shock. This compact sppVAD includes a valved single lumen cannula (VSLC), valveless single port..
Read MoreAbstract Coating strategies play a pivotal role in anticoagulation management during extracorporeal circulation. While heparin-based coatings remain the most widely used, their limited anticoagulant efficacy may lead to adverse events..
Read MoreAbstract Background Data describing the incidence of phosphate abnormalities in cardiac surgery patients and associated lactic acidosis are limited to single-center studies. This study aimed to determine the incidence of..
Read MoreAbstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the ultrafast track (UFT) integrated care pathway in cardiac surgery patients defined as intensive care..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives In complex airway surgery and high-risk rigid bronchoscopy, conventional ventilation may be unsafe or impossible. We report our experience using veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) as respiratory support...
Read MoreAbstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is essential for patients with severe respiratory failure who do not respond to conventional mechanical ventilation. Adequate ECMO flow and safe circuit pressure..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are standard therapy for advanced heart failure, but modern systems lack standardized methods for setting critical parameters such as rotational speed and flow rate...
Read MoreAbstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of modern cardiac surgery, allowing surgeons to temporarily replace heart and lung function during complex procedures. One important technical aspect of CPB..
Read MoreAbstract Hospitals seeking to implement complex technologies like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) now have practical roadmaps thanks to Integration Health’s effort to provide guidance drawn from decades of clinical and..
Read MoreAbstract Clinically significant bleeding is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with bleeding observed in upwards of 40% of patients. Bleeding is strongly associated with systemic anticoagulation, which..
Read MoreAbstract Heart failure is a significant complication of chronic intravascular hemolysis, a condition characterized by red blood cells (RBCs) breakdown, leading to the release of acellular hemoglobin (Hb) and its..
Read MoreAbstract Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) cannot be viewed as a mere complication in critically ill patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Rather, it is being increasingly recognized as an..
Read MoreAbstract The drainage cannula in a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) circuit transfers venous blood from the patient to a pump. However, drainage cannulas are prone to thrombosis, leading..
Read MoreAbstract Heart transplantation (HT) and durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support are established surgical treatment options for patients with end-stage systolic heart failure (HF) and/or nonrecoverable cardiogenic shock. HT..
Read MoreAbstract Background: The degree of hypothermia during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may affect kidney injury. In this study we compared the effects of mild (MLD) and moderate (MOD) hypothermia..
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