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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background and Objectives:  While root cause analysis (RCA) is used to analyze medical errors with a systems approach, evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing patient harm remains sparse. The..

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Abstract Background Many studies explored the impact of ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) period with conflicting results. Functional residual capacity or End Expiratory Lung Volume (EELV) may be disturbed after..

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Abstract Fentanyl is commonly used in critically ill patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Fentanyl’s lipophilicity and protein binding may contribute to a sequestration of the drug in the ECMO..

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Abstract Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a significant source of pediatric morbidity and mortality. As in other fields of medicine, studies have demonstrated racial and ethnic disparities in congenital heart..

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Abstract Objectives:  To investigate changes in von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentration, function, and multimers during pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and determine whether routine monitoring of VWF during ECMO would be useful..

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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to describe the survival and neurological outcome in patients with  treated with and without mechanical  (MCS). Methods This was a retrospective observational  on patients with..

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Abstract Purpose: To provide an overview and evaluate the performance of mortality prediction models for patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for refractory cardiocirculatory or respiratory failure. Methods: A..

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Abstract Transesophageal echocardiography is frequently but not always used to guide anesthetic management during liver transplantation. We performed a systematic review of the literature to identify and summarize any studies..

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Abstract Introduction Acute right ventricular failure (aRVF) is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may be considered as an advanced treatment option. The ProtekDuo is a..

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Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine the association between fluid balance metrics and mortality and other postoperative outcomes after neonatal cardiac operation in a contemporary multicenter cohort. Methods..

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Abstract The concept of patient blood management (PBM) was introduced by the World Health Organization in 2011 and is defined as a “patient-focused, evidence-based and systematic approach for optimizing the..

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Abstract Importance: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has poor outcome. Whether intra-arrest transport, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), and immediate invasive assessment and treatment (invasive strategy) is beneficial in this setting remains uncertain...

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Abstract Objectives To determine if decreases in the Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) while on the waitlist predict decreased survival after lung transplantation (LTx). Design A retrospective evaluation of the United..

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Abstract Recently three different neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits have been employed in our clinic. These circuits were compared for clotting and bleeding complications. Initially, we used an ECMO..

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Abstract Hemolysis usually happens instantly when red blood cells (RBCs) rupture under a high shear stress. However, it is also found to happen gradually in the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Children presenting with acute myocarditis may experience rapid clinical deterioration requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); however, our understanding of best practices and timing of ECMO initiation are lacking...

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Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems have continued to evolve and improve with the development of smaller and portable systems. The Cardiohelp (Maquet Getinge Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) portable..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To describe the clinical characteristics and organ donation rate of patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) at the time of death. DESIGN:  Retrospective observational study. Pearson chi-square..

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Abstract In its ongoing, multidecade quest to optimize patient outcomes in adult and congenital cardiothoracic surgery, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has emphasized several key strategies, including quality measurement,..

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Abstract Objectives To determine in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) whether reducing driving pressure (ΔP) would decrease plasma biomarkers of inflammation..

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Abstract Background: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECPR) in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients is usually implemented in-hospital. As survival in ECPR patients is critically time-dependent, alternative models..

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Abstract Background Early detection of cardiac allograft rejection is crucial for post-transplant graft survival. Despite the progress made in immunosuppression strategies, acute cellular rejection remains a serious complication during and..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) depletes endogenous Vitamin C and generates oxidative stress in cardiac surgery. This study aimed to clarify whether Vitamin C supplementation reduces oxidant production and improves erythrocyte..

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Abstract The recirculation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) will decrease the efficiency of respiratory support. We report a patient with refractory severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Even with..

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Abstract For infants born at the border of viability, care practices and morbimortality rates vary widely between centers. Trends show significant improvement, however, with increasing gestational age and weight. For..

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Abstract Cardiac surgery in Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) patients who refuse blood transfusion is challenging requiring dedicated strategies. We aimed to analyze non-selected JW patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to compare..

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Abstract Background Coagulopathy following cardiac surgery is associated with considerable blood product transfusion and high morbidity and mortality. The treatment of coagulopathy following cardiac surgery is challenging, with the replacement of..

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Abstract Background Patients who receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support require substantial transfusions. Red blood cell (RBC) and platelet (PLT) transfusions have been reported to be associated with adverse outcomes..

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Abstract Myocardial infarction (MI) is typically followed by numerous lethal complications. One such complication is left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR). We present the case of a middle-aged hypertensive patient..

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Abstract Objective There is a paucity of sex-specific data on patients’ postcardiotomy venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). The present study sought to assess this issue in a multicenter study. Design..