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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Various factors may lead to coagulation disturbances following cardiopulmonary bypass and surgery for congenital heart disease. In addition to the risks associated with the administration of allogeneic blood products,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) can improve survival in selected patients with cardiac arrest (CA). In this meta-analysis, we evaluated factors associated with short-term survival and favorable neurologic outcome (FNO)..

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Abstract Background Neonates with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at risk of brain injury that may result in adverse neurodevelopment. To date,..

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Abstract Background: Vasoplegic syndrome is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This retrospective, single-center study aimed to evaluate the effect of early use of methylene..

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Abstract AIMS OF THE STUDY: Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) is an established alternative to conventional extracorporeal circulation (CECC) in coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), but data on its use in cardiac reoperations..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) with femoral access has gained wide acceptance in the treatment of critically ill patients. Since the patient´s cardiac output (CO) can compete..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES : To investigate Stone Heart Syndrome (SHS) as consequence of prolonged ischemic arrest in an experimental study on pigs in regards to onset of SHS and pathological changes...

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Abstract Background We evaluated the impact of pediatric heart-allocation policy changes over time and the approval of the Berlin ventricular assist device (VAD) on waitlist (WL) outcomes for children with..

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Supplement for the 10th EuroELSO Congress 4–6 May 2022 London/UK

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Abstract Air in circuit in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an emergency. Different protocols have been suggested to deal with this rare but fatal complication, but their efficacies..

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Abstract Accidental hypothermia with a core temperature below 28°C is associated with an increased risk of hemodynamic instability. It is difficult to predict which patients will survive with a favorable..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  This project aims to describe brain injuries on routine neuroimaging in a large single-center neonatal and pediatric cohort supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The study also aims to..

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Abstract Despite decades of technological advancements in blood-contacting medical devices, complications related to shear flow-induced blood trauma are still frequently observed in clinic. Blood trauma includes , , and degradation of High..

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Abstract Objectives  This investigation explores flow disruptions observed during cardiothoracic surgery and how they serve to disconnect anesthesia providers from their primary task. We can improve our understanding of this..

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Abstract We read with interest the recently-published article by Winiszewski et al. detailing the prevalence and risk factors associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulae-related infections (CRIs). Winiszewski highlights a number of..

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Abstract Background Anticoagulation is important for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Heparin is widely used; however, in some cases, it is not suitable for patients. Bivalirudin has been recently proposed for..

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Abstract The cardiac surgery operating room is a high-risk and complex environment in which multiple experts work as a team to provide safe and excellent care to patients. During the..

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Abstract Purpose Equivalent myocardial protection and clinical outcomes have been demonstrated with the use of del Nido (DC) when compared to blood cardioplegia (BC) in adult isolated CABG and valve..

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Abstract This review presents an integrated approach to the analysis of myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury and the modulating influence of myocardial conditioning during the evolution of acute myocardial infarction..

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Abstract Background: Nitroglycerin facilitates microcirculation and oxygen delivery through vasodilation. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of nitroglycerin-induced vasodilation and potential hypotension on tissue perfusion under..

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Abstract Hypoxemic arrests due to severe traumatic pulmonary injury may not respond to usual medical support. Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) can be life-saving; adequate flows are needed in this setting..

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Abstract Both overfeeding and underfeeding critically ill children are problematic. This prospective pilot study evaluated the resting energy expenditure in infants and children requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. An..

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Abstract Background The optimal strategy of weaning veno-arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains poorly described. Pump-controlled retrograde trial off (PCRTO) involves serial decremental pump revolutions until a retrograde flow..

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Abstract Background: Venovenous ECMO is a lifesaving technique for patients with severe respiratory failure. Management of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels at ECMO start is crucial, as recent studies found an association..

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Abstract Background Over recent years, a number of enhanced recovery programs have appeared in first, adult colorectal surgery, and subsequently many other adult surgical specialties. Increasing interest in this approach..

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Abstract We assessed the accuracy of Masimo O3™ regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) readings by comparing them with reference values and evaluated the relationship between rSO2 and somatic tissue oxygen saturation..

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Abstract Few patients with coronavirus disease 2019–associated severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) require veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Prolonged VV-ECMO support necessitates repeated oxygenator replacement, increasing the risk for..

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Abstract Purpose. Cardiac surgery is characterized by a high risk of complications related to perioperative bleeding. Guidelines suggest the use of local algorithms based on perioperative point-of-care tests to assess and..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Hyperreninemia after cardiac surgery is associated with cardiovascular instability. Angiotensin II (AT-II) could potentially attenuate hyperreninemia while maintaining target blood pressure. This study assesses the association between AT-II..

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Abstract Pediatric patients, especially neonates and infants, undergoing cardiac surgery, are at particularly high risk for developing surgical bleeding. After separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), excessive bleeding in children frequently..