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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Femoral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as an ultima ratio to maintain circulation in patients with refractory cardiorespiratory failure, but is also associated with vascular and..

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Abstract Extreme prematurity carries a high burden of morbidity and mortality. The artificial placenta is an emerging therapy that has the potential to improve outcomes in these patients. However, current..

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Abstract Objectives Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a common complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), associated with increased mortality. We assessed the relationship between indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i) during CPB..

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Abstract Objective Overdiagnosis occurs when abnormalities meeting diagnostic criteria would remain asymptomatic if undiagnosed. Cases initially identified through digital diagnostic tools but later recognised as overdiagnosis are referred to as..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is utilized in critically ill neonates with severe cardiopulmonary failure. Hemolysis is a potential complication and is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality...

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Abstract Background Active mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is associated with high complication rates. Reducing device-related complications may improve outcomes in patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS). This study aims to..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) has become an increasingly preferred modality for respiratory support in neonates and infants under 10 kg, driven by a growing recognition of its..

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Abstract Objectives To compare effectiveness and safety of rescue therapy approach with recombinant Factor VII activated (rFVIIa) for refractory bleeding in cardiac surgery compared with a propensity-score-matched control group at..

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Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is often used for lung rest in critically ill patients, including pregnant patients. Objectives We aimed to determine how pregnant and non-pregnant patients..

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Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving cardiopulmonary support for patients with acute heart failure. However, the process of weaning from veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO remains complex and risky. We..

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Abstract Simulation-based education (SBE) in health care is expanding in both scope and relevance. As on-the-job training is challenging in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), SBE features strongly in its curricula,..

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Abstract Background Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) implantation in the perioperative period of cardiac surgery is an auxiliary treatment for cardiogenic shock. However, there is a lack of effective prediction models..

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Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of levosimendan in promoting weaning from veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock through a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Design Systematic review..

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Abstract Objective:This study aimed to evaluate school-age neurodevelopmental outcomes among children with single ventricle heart disease who underwent neonatal Norwood operation with regional cerebral perfusion compared to deep hypothermic circulatory..

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Abstract Objective To determine the relationship between intraoperative decreased renal and cerebral oxygen saturation, as measured using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) in adults. Methods..

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Abstract This study analyzed the outcomes of neonates undergoing a second run of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to determine whether there is a benefit to a repeated run. We used..

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Abstract This review examines the clinical data and basic science research to evaluate the potential of the Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) in mitigating Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)-associated inflammation. In brief,..

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Abstract Allogeneic red blood cells (RBCs) are commonly used for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit priming in congenital heart surgery. While convection-based pre-bypass ultrafiltration (PBUF) corrects acid–base, electrolyte, and metabolite imbalances,..

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Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection extends well beyond the acute phase, with long-term sequelae affecting multiple organ systems, most notably, the cardiovascular system...

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Major bleeding after cardiac surgery is still a relatively common complication, requiring red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and use of procoagulants. The existing guidelines recommend a bleeding management..

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Abstract Background Maintaining adequate oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-assisted cardiac surgery is crucial, but hyperoxia has been suggested to cause organ injury. We compared the effects of restrictive vs liberal oxygenation..

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Abstract Decisions regarding veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are often based solely on clinical and physiological parameters, which may insufficiently reflect severity..

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Abstract The demand for homologous blood transfusions has reached an unprecedented level, driven by a declining donor population and the ever-increasing need for blood products. While significant advancements have been..

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Abstract Objectives:  To evaluate the relationship between the duration of pre-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mechanical ventilation and mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients undergoing venovenous ECMO. Design:  Retrospective..

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Abstract Cardiac surgery, particularly procedures involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), is associated with a high risk of postoperative complications, including systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), and infection...

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the robustness of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH), a blood conservation strategy designed to reduce transfusion requirements, in cardiac surgery using the..

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Abstract Perioperative hyperglycemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We report the findings of our quality improvement project on the use of an electronic insulin dosing calculator (EIC) to..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports patients with severe refractory cardiac or respiratory failure but managing residual circuit blood after weaning lacks consensus. After decannulation, the oxygenator and circuit retain..

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Abstract Introduction Limb loss after combat injury is a major factor for morbidity in combat casualties. Although tourniquets clearly save lives, they can result in prolonged ischemia in large scale..

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Abstract In humans, the transfer of respiratory gases between the atmosphere and living cells depends on their diffusion between lungs, blood, and cells, as well as their advective transport by..