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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background This study aims to compare lactate and central venous blood gas in the prediction of outcome in pediatric venoarterial mode extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). Method This was..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction  Safety culture is defined as the product of individual and group values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies, and patterns of behavior that determine an organization’s health and safety management. There..

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Abstract Background and Aim of the Study Acute cardiovascular failure remains a leading cause of death in severe poisonings. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used as a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives: We previously reported that postoperative hemodynamics and developmental outcomes were better among infants randomized to a higher hematocrit value during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. However, worse outcomes were concentrated in..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract In vitro testing of hemolysis is essential for the validation and development of ventricular assist devices. However, as many factors influence hemolysis, such tests’ inter- and intralaboratory reproducibility is poor...

Perfusfind S.L.

Summary Current knowledge regarding mechanisms underlying cardiovascular complications in patients with COVID-19 is limited and urgently needed. We shed light on a previously unrecognized mechanism and unravel a key role..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose With newer generation diagonal and centrifugal blood pumps gaining popularity, the objective of this study was to compare the DP3-i-cor diagonal and RotaFlow centrifugal pumps in terms of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective:  The objective of this work was to carry out a meta-analysis of RCTs comparing intraoperative RBC transfusion strategies to determine their impact on postoperative morbidity, mortality, and blood product use...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has increased the demand for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and introduced distinct challenges to patient selection for ECMO. Standardized processes for patient selection amidst resource..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background We reviewed our experience with 505 patients with confirmed coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) at 45 hospitals and estimated risk factors for mortality. Methods..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Detection of neurological complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be enhanced with non-invasive neuro-monitoring. We investigated the feasibility of non-invasive neuro-monitoring in a paediatric intensive care (PIC)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is associated with a high rate of blood use. The aim of this study is to identify preoperative patient factors associated with allogeneic Red Blood Cell..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract This study evaluated differences in efficacy and safety outcomes with bivalirudin compared with unfractionated heparin (UFH) in patients with cardiogenic shock requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). We..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives This study aimed at investigating the effects of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) service on Burnout syndrome (BOS) development in the intensive care unit (ICU). Design The authors..

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Abstract Background The guidelines of National Health Service(NHS, the United Kingdom) recommended for use in obstetrics at increased risk of bleeding, requiring two suction devices to reduce amniotic fluid contamination,..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) is a blood conservation strategy in cardiac surgery, predominantly used in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and/or valve procedures. Although higher complexity cardiac procedures..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract For patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), receipt of ECMO(1) may improve survival. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients with COVID-19 referred for ECMO has..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Differential hypoxemia (DH) has been recognized as a clinical problem during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) although its features and consequences have not been fully elucidated. Purpose:..

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Abstract Health care has been transformed by computerization, and the use of electronic health record systems has become widespread. Anesthesia information management systems are commonly used in the operating room..

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Abstract Objectives  There is a pressing need to improve safety and efficiency in the operating room (OR). Postsurgical adverse events, such as surgical site infections and surgical flow disruption, occur..

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Abstract Objectives  There is little knowledge about which elements of health care simulation are most effective in improving patient safety. When empirical evidence is lacking, a consensus statement can help..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) machines have oxygenators with integrated filters and unique biocompatible coatings to combat systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and mitigate coagulopathy. Contemporary oxygenators have undergone comparative..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Infection of surgical wounds with acid-fast bacilli, including tubercle bacilli, is rare, and is poorly described in the literature. We present the case of a 74-year-old male who developed..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose: Myocardial injury due to on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with low ejection fraction (EF) is associated with poor outcomes. This study determines whether intravenous glutamine could..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Aims  Intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most serious complications of adult patients treated with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background  Computer-assisted communication is shown to prevent critical omissions (“errors”) in the handoff process. Objective  The aim of the study was to study this effect and related provider satisfaction,..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our program changed the model of care pursuing to protect the multidisciplinary team from the risk of infection..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Pediatric cardiac extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients have high mortality rates. The purpose of our study was to develop and validate the Pediatric Survival After Veno-arterial ECMO (Pedi-SAVE) score for predicting..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Twenty percent of pediatric patients with BA develop ACLF with increased mortality while awaiting LT. Respiratory complications are common in pediatric ACLF and are associated with increased morbidity..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Isolated limb perfusion (ILP) is a regional surgical treatment for localized metastatic disease. High doses of chemotherapeutic agents are administered within an extracorporeal circulated isolated extremity, treating the..