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Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery

Abstract Purpose of review  Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at high risk to develop cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) postoperatively. CS-AKI is associated with an increased risk for persistent..

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The effect of perioperative antithrombin supplementation on blood conservation and postoperative complications after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery: A systematic review, meta-analysis…

Abstract Study objective  (AT) activity is reduced during  (CPB) surgery. Guidelines has demonstrated that perioperative AT supplementation contributed to blood conservation and prevent perioperative  complications and target organ injury owing to its..

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Alterations to Kidney Physiology during Cardiopulmonary Bypass—A Narrative Review of the Literature and Practical Remarks

Abstract Introduction: According to different authors, cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) incidence can be as high as 20–50%. This complication increases postoperative morbidity and mortality and impairs long-term kidney..

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Machine-learning predictions for acute kidney injuries after coronary artery bypass grafting: a real-life muticenter retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is associated with poor outcomes. The objective of this study was to apply a new machine learning..

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Effect of Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Regional Tissue Oxygenation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are used frequently in pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. To improve data-driven transfusion decision-making in the..

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Alterations to Kidney Physiology during Cardiopulmonary Bypass—A Narrative Review of the Literature and Practical Remarks

Abstract Introduction: According to different authors, cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) incidence can be as high as 20–50%. This complication increases postoperative morbidity and mortality and impairs long-term kidney..

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The microcirculation in perioperative medicine: a narrative review

Abstract The  describes the network of the smallest vessels in our cardiovascular system. On a microcirculatory level, oxygen delivery is determined by the flow of oxygen-carrying  in a given single capillary (capillary..

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ECPELLA: Beyond a Left Ventricular Venting Strategy When to Unload the Left Ventricle and How to Decide

Abstract Left ventricular (LV) unloading has been shown to improve survival for patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support for cardiogenic shock. A mortality benefit has been shown..

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Extracorporeal Circulation and Venous Hemodynamics: A Literature Review on Physiological Foundations to Clinical Applications

Abstract The venous system constitutes a vital component of the human circulatory system, facilitating the return of deoxygenated blood from tissues and organs back to the heart. During cardiac surgeries..

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Predicting pediatric cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury using machine learning

Abstract Background Prediction of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) in pediatric patients is crucial to improve outcomes and guide clinical decision-making. This study aimed to develop a supervised machine..

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Can machine learning provide preoperative predictions of biological hemostasis after extracorporeal circulation for cardiac surgery?

Abstract Objectives The goal of this study was to improve decision making regarding the transfusion of patients at the end of extracorporeal circulation for cardiac surgery through machine learning predictions..

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A Decrease in Effective Renal Perfusion Pressure Is Associated With Increased Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), renal perfusion indices, and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac patients. Methods: In a prospective cohort..

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Early outcome of simplified total arch reconstruction under mild hypothermia (30–32 °C) with distal aortic perfusion

Abstract Objective We designed a simplified total arch reconstruction (s-TAR) technique which could be performed under mild hypothermia (30–32 °C) with distal aortic perfusion. This study aimed to compare its efficacy..

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Antithrombin Therapy: Current State and Future Outlook

Abstract Antithrombin (AT) is a natural anticoagulant pivotal in inactivating serine protease enzymes in the coagulation cascade, making it a potent inhibitor of blood clot formation. AT also possesses anti-inflammatory..

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Failed Extubation in Neonates After Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To describe factors associated with failed extubation (FE) in neonates following cardiovascular surgery, and the relationship with clinical outcomes. DESIGN:  Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:  Twenty-bed pediatric cardiac ICU..

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Cardiac surgery-Associated acute kidney injury - A narrative review

Abstract Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) is a serious complication seen in approximately 20–30% of cardiac surgery patients. The underlying pathophysiology is complex, often involving both patient- and procedure..

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Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock

Abstract Cardiogenic shock is a complex and diverse pathological condition characterized by reduced myocardial contractility. The goal of treatment of cardiogenic shock is to improve abnormal hemodynamics and maintain adequate..

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An In-Depth Analysis of the Multi-Faceted Benefits of Cytosorb Filter Utilization during Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a vital component of many cardiac surgeries, but it can trigger systemic inflammatory responses, leading to post-operative complications. The CytoSorb filter, a cytokine adsorber, has..

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Error traps in Pediatric Patient Blood Management in the Perioperative Period

Abstract Patient blood management is a patient-centered evidence-based approach to improve patient outcomes by harnessing the patient's own hematopoietic system to optimize blood health while promoting patient safety and empowerment...

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Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Prediction, Prevention, and Management

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in cardiac surgery patients, with a reported incidence of 20 to 30%. The development of AKI is associated with worse short-..

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Association of intraoperative cerebral and somatic tissue oxygen saturation with postoperative acute kidney injury in adult patients undergoing multiple valve…

Abstract Background The association between tissue oxygenation with postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients undergoing multiple valve surgery has not been specifically studied. Methods In this prospective exploratory..

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Factors determining safety culture in hospitals: a scoping review

Abstract Objective To evaluate and synthesise the factors determining patient safety culture in hospitals. Methods The scoping review protocol was based on the criteria of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Eligibility criteria were..

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Prevention of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis of non-pharmacological interventions

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is frequent. While two network meta-analyses assessed the impact of pharmacological interventions to prevent CSA-AKI, none focused on non-pharmacological interventions. We aim..

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Incorporating a Patient Safety and Quality Course Into the Nursing Curriculum: An Assessment of Student Gains

Abstract Background  Training nursing students on quality and patient safety (PS) is crucial to ensuring safe healthcare practices given the key role nurses play on the healthcare team. The aim..

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A Predictive Nomogram for Intensive Care-Acquired Weakness after Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Purpose: Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) affects patient prognosis after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, but its risk factors remain unclear. We investigated these risk factors and developed a nomogram..

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Association Between Thrombin–Antithrombin Complex and Acute Kidney Injury After Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study

Abstract Vascular endothelial damage may activate hypercoagulation and contribute to the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). This study aimed to investigate whether early alteration in coagulation was associated with..

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Low-Dose Vasopressin and Renal Perfusion in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background:  Congenital heart surgeries are associated with post-bypass renal and cardiac dysfunctions. The use of low-dose vasopressin has been found to be beneficial in adult cardiac surgeries. Objective:  To..

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Effect of Albumin Usage during Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Historical Cohort Study

Abstract Introduction:  Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common and serious postoperative complication and is associated with an increased risk of mortality, morbidity, length of hospital stay,..

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Learning from experience: a qualitative study of surgeons’ perspectives on reporting and dealing with serious adverse events

Abstract Introduction In surgery, serious adverse events have effects on the patient journey, the patient outcome and may constitute a burden to the surgeon involved. This study aims to investigate facilitators..

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Adult Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Joint Consensus Report

Abstract Objectives  (AKI) is increasingly recognized as a source of poor patient outcomes after cardiac surgery. The purpose of the present report is to provide perioperative teams with expert recommendations..

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