Yearly Archives: 2026

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Abstract Background Cardioplegia is delivered via antegrade, retrograde, or combined perfusion routes. Antegrade cardioplegia follows the physiological path but may be less effective in patients with severe coronary disease. Retrograde..

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Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in refractory cardiac and respiratory failure, yet the role of perfusionists remains narrowly defined. While traditionally viewed as technical operators, perfusionists possess..

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Abstract There are three reasons why perfusionists and autotransfusionists around the globe still use Normal Saline with cell savers; (1) This what they were taught by their peers and/or didactic..

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Abstract Background Peripheral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation in children poses a significant clinical challenge due to wide variations in body size, vessel caliber, and risk profiles. Purpose..

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Abstract Heparin is the primary anticoagulant used for cardiopulmonary bypass and requires reversal to prevent postoperative bleeding. Protamine sulfate is the only United States Food and Drug Administration–approved heparin reversal..

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Abstract The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) throughout the perioperative phase of lung transplantation requires nuanced planning and execution by an integrated team of multidisciplinary experts. To date, no..

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Getinge's ECMO Simulation Global Webinar During this webinar, live participants will have the opportunity to test and enhance their ECMO knowledge by engaging in an interactive eCPR scenario using Pratico Santé’s..

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Abstract The cardiac surgical operating room is a complex, high risk environment dependent on efficient teamwork and communication between multiple role groups to deliver safe and effective care. As awareness..

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Abstract Aim This study aimed to evaluate long-term outcomes of mitral valve surgery for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Indigenous Australians, comparing survival and revision rates between valve repair and..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is the only therapy capable of rescuing patients from refractory cardiac arrest, but its effectiveness is critically dependent on time to reperfusion. The system proposed..

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Abstract Purpose To assess the effects of conventional ultrafiltration and conventional plus zero-balanced ultrafiltration on delirium and cognition in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods A total..

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Abstract Although the goal of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) remains survival with meaningful neurologic recovery, secondary contribution to organ donation is increasingly recognized. We identified standardized outcome metrics for quality..

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Abstract Background Cardiac rhythm is a well-established prognostic factor in patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR); however, existing evidence is primarily limited to small, single-center studies. This study aimed to..

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Abstract Severe respiratory failure is frequently complicated by right ventricular dysfunction (RVD), which occurs in 20–50% of cases. In patients on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) with refractory RVD,..

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Abstract Background: Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the standard anticoagulant during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). A clinically relevant subset develops heparin resistance (HR)—failure to reach adequate anticoagulation with usual UFH—raising thrombotic risk..

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Abstract Infection is a common indication and complication for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and adult ECMO recipients face increased nosocomial infection risk. Effective antimicrobial dosing in these patients remains difficult..

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Abstract Hyperoxia in pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass patients is associated with adverse effects, including reoxygenation injury, increased mortality, heightened inflammatory response, and cerebral injury. Although prior research has demonstrated a correlation..

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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are used during pediatric heart surgery to provide cardiopulmonary support to patients as they undergo and recover from surgical..

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Abstract Background:Infants with CHD who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass surgery are at risk of impaired growth and neurodevelopment. However, few studies have thoroughly investigated the risk factors for growth and neurodevelopmental..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Vasoplegia is a common complication of cardiac surgery that uses cardiopulmonary bypass and contributes to morbidity and mortality, yet a consensus definition does not exist. The objective of..

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Abstract Cold-stored platelets were abandoned in the 1960s after demonstration of an increased clearance in vivo due to an irreversible activated phenotype. Difficulties in storage, logistics, and the increased requirement..

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Abstract Baseline cerebral regional oxygen saturation (rSO₂) measured with the INVOS 5100C near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device has been reported to correlate primarily with preoperative B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and hemoglobin..

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Abstract  Objective: To compare the effects of intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) and preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) on postoperative coagulation and platelet function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and to..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects 40–50% of cardiac surgery patients and is closely linked to renal medullary hypoxia. Although urinary oxygen partial pressure (PuO2) offers real-time insight into renal..

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Abstract Background This study aimed to develop a data-driven prediction model for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) at the end of surgery using machine learning (ML) algorithms. Methods We..

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Abstract Background Simulation-based education (SBE) improves learner competence, patient safety and workforce readiness. Yet, existing frameworks such as INACSL and ASPiH provide limited guidance on developing sustainable, institution-wide strategies, particularly..

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Abstract Importance  Platelet transfusion is critical in managing major bleeding, but access to liquid-stored platelets is limited by their 5- to 7-day shelf life. Cryopreserved platelets last up to 2 years..

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Abstract Background Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) carries a high risk of bleeding and allogeneic blood transfusions, both associated with poor outcomes. We assessed perioperative transfusions and factors associated with..

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Abstract Optimized Extracorporeal Perfusion Strategy: A New Concept Early heart-lung machines were mechanically simple, with rudimentary monitoring capabilities, and caused pronounced physiological disturbances due to large priming volumes and uncoated..

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Abstract Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) remains the curative surgical option for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a condition requiring precise cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management to balance cerebral protection, myocardial preservation, and..