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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background and Objective: Resuscitative therapies for respiratory and cardiac failure are lifesaving and extended by using extracorporeal life support (ECLS) as mechanical circulatory support (MSC). This review informs the debate..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract We sought to remedy the limited guidance that is available to support the resuscitation of patients with the Impella Cardiac Power (CP) and 5.0 devices during episodes of cardiac..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES We sought to assess the evolution of secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) and its impact on mortality and to identify possible clinical and..

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Abstract BACKGROUND Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drugs are a common cause of fatal poisoning because of their cardiotoxic and arrhythmogenic effects. Classic supportive management includes sodium bicarbonate, gastrointestinal chelating agents, and..

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Abstract Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria are water-avid pathogens that are associated with nosocomial infections. Objective: To describe the analysis and mitigation of a cluster of Mycobacterium abscessus infections in cardiac surgery patients. Design:..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is described as a modified, smaller cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. The veno-venous (VV) ECMO circuit drains venous blood, oxygenate the blood, and pump the blood back..

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Abstract Introduction Differential hypoxia is a pivotal problem in patients with femoral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Despite recognition of differential hypoxia and attempts to deliver more oxygenated..

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Abstract Severe acute refractory respiratory failure is considered a life-threatening situation, with a high mortality of 40 to 60%. When conservative oxygenation methods fail, a lifesaving measure is the introduction..

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Abstract Objectives Ischemia–reperfusion injury often coincides with a , which can result in  following . Our previous research has demonstrated  improvement by cytokine adsorption during ex vivo lung perfusion. The aim of this study was..

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Abstract Background ‘Depth of anaesthesia’ monitors claim to measure hypnotic depth during general anaesthesia from the EEG, and clinicians could reasonably expect agreement between monitors if presented with the same..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in critically ill patients with severe pulmonary and/or cardiac failure. Blood is drained from the venous system and pumped through a membrane oxygenator..

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Abstract Background: This study aimed to determine the optimal position of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) draining cannulas for refractory respiratory failure based on short-term clinical results. Methods: In total, 278..

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Abstract This article describes a case study where a patient with ProtekDuo + oxygenator and Impella CP (PROpella) in biventricular failure and cardiogenic shock was reconfigured to venopulmonary-arterial (VP-A) extracorporeal..

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Abstract The main objective of this study was to describe the current mechanical ventilation (MV) settings during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (P-ARDS) in six..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a promising treatment for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Three recent randomized trials (ARREST-trial, Prague OHCA study, and INCEPTION-trial) that addressed the clinical benefit of ECPR..

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Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between platelet concentration (PLT) (× 109/L) and clot strength measured by  maximum amplitude (TEG-MA) in healthy volunteers without a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: The use of simultaneous veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with or without an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a widely used tool for mechanical hemodynamic support. Endothelial function,..

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Abstract Thoracoabdominal normothermic  (TA-NRP) has recently begun being utilized in the United States for recovery of   from some  after circulatory death (DCD), but data on lungs recovered in this method is limited to ...

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Abstract OBJECTIVES This study aims to improve the early detection of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury using artificial intelligence-based algorithms. METHODS Data from consecutive patients undergoing cardiac surgery between 2008..

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Abstract Objective:  To determine the association of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) initiation with changes in vasoactive-inotropic scores (VISs) in children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) and cardiovascular instability. Design:  Retrospective cohort..

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Abstract Background: We assessed the impact of the liberalized ABO pediatric policy change on candidate characteristics and outcomes for children undergoing heart transplant (HT). Methods and results: Children <2 years undergoing HT..

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Abstract Background A strategy that limits tidal volumes and inspiratory pressures, improves outcomes in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) may facilitate ultra-protective ventilation...

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Abstract Background: In the context of complex aortic surgery, despite the wide consensus about the use of moderate hypothermia in association with antegrade selective cerebral perfusion (ASCP), its bilateral administration is..

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Abstract Left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction. It presents with a very high mortality rate and can be rescued by accurate diagnosis and..

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Abstract A 61-year-old male presented with a history of ischemic cardiomyopathy requiring left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation 9 months prior to presentation. The patient was on aspirin and warfarin..

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Abstract Background: The use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) remains controversial in trauma patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Here, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic benefits..

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Abstract Although the global pandemic is officially over, it has left a permanent mark on the health care landscape, reshaping the dynamics of hospitals in the United States. While staffing..

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Abstract Background Mobilization is important in longer courses in intensive care unit (ICU), typical for patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO). For patients supported with ECMO, especially out-of-bed..