Archives

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Due to advances in critical care medicine over the past several decades, the number of survivors of critical illness continues to grow despite increased severity of illness (). There..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Current guidelines recommend enteral nutrition (EN) should be implemented as early as possible in patients after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), but the optimal time to initiate EN is still..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a key support modality for cardiogenic shock. The 2018 United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) heart transplant allocation algorithm prioritizes VA-ECMO patients...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Alterations in the acid-base balance are studied in all medical specialties. Although most cases derive from a preexisting pathology, they can also manifest themselves in a primary context...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The severity of tissue hypoxia is routinely assessed by serum lactate. We aimed to determine whether early lactate levels predict outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) treated..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Aim Aim of this study was to describe and analyse associations of incidents and their improvement actions in hospital setting. Methods It was a retrospective document analysis of incident reporting systems’..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective The ProCCard study tested whether combining several cardioprotective interventions would reduce the myocardial and other biological and clinical damage in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Design Prospective, randomized, controlled..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Hemodynamics is a key factor in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), as hemodynamic compromise is associated with mortality and its incidence is between 50 and 70%..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract With the implementation of the new allocation system in the United States on October 18, 2018, patients requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) have the highest priority, a shorter..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Nontechnical skills are critical in cardiac surgery but currently there is no formal paradigm to teach these in residency training. We investigated the use of the Nontechnical skills..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: The use of autologous blood transfusion in digestive tract surgeries, whether after preoperative blood collection or intraoperative blood salvage, is an alternative to allogeneic blood, which brings with..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Importance Phthalate chemicals are used to manufacture disposable plastic medical products, including blood storage bags and components of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits. During cardiac surgery, patients can be inadvertently exposed..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Quality indicators are ubiquitous in healthcare and serve a variety of purposes for many different stakeholders. Few would question the value of monitoring the quality of care, but the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Electronic health records (EHRs) are a promising approach to document and map (complex) health information gathered in health care worldwide. However, possible unintended consequences during use, which can..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Acute bioprosthetic valve thrombosis (BPVT) is considered a rare complication and has seldom been described. Moreover, acute intraoperative BPVT is exceedingly rare, and its management remains a major clinical..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a last resort therapy for patients with respiratory failure where the gas exchange capacity of the lung is compromised. Venous blood is pumped through..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Postoperative delirium in intensive care is common and associated with mortality, cognitive impairment, prolonged hospital stays and high costs. We evaluate whether a nurse-led orientation program could reduce..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The central aortic pressure waveform, while simple in form, is complex in its physiological interpretation. Although general agreement has been reached on the contour and mechanisms responsible for pressure..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Brain injury is common following open heart valve surgery. Carbon dioxide insufflation (CDI) has been proposed to reduce the incidence of brain injury by reducing the number of air..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization is increasing on a global scale, and despite technological advances, minimal standardized approaches to pharmacotherapeutic management exist. This objective was to create a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective Heparin resistance is often encountered during cardiopulmonary bypass. Heparin dose and activated clotting time target values for the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass are not yet universally standardized; further..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Increasing socioeconomic distress has been associated with worse cardiac surgery outcomes. The extent to which the pandemic affected cardiac surgical access and outcomes remains unknown. We sought to..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The present study aimed to assess the changes in the immunological parameters of patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The serum or plasma samples of patients were..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Postoperative morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery with  (CPB) remain high despite recent advances in both anesthesia and perioperative management. Among modifiable risk factors for , optimal  during and after surgery..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective There are no reports from Japan showing the effects of using the thromboelastography algorithm on transfusion requirements after Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission, and post-implementation knowledge regarding the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract A hypoxic–hyperoxic preconditioning (HHP) may be associated with cardioprotection by reducing endothelial damage and a beneficial effect on postoperative outcome in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a recognized method of support in patients with severe and refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. While veno-venous (VV)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk scores are widely used to assess risk of morbidity and mortality in specific cardiac surgeries but may not perform optimally in all..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a collection of inherited hemoglobin disorders that results in chronic hemolytic anemia, vaso-occlusion, pain, and end organ damage. Surgery in the SCD population requires..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives To evaluate sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) use and complications (euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis [eDKA] rate, mortality, infection, hospital, and cardiovascular intensive care unit [CVICU] length of stay [LOS])..