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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) seeks to match oxygen delivery with patient-specific metabolic demand, yet determinants of oxygen demand and dynamics of oxygen extraction ratio (OER)..

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Abstract Background Mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) approximates 30 %. Both severe lung hypoplasia and other anomalies contribute to demise regardless of repair and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We..

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Abstract Introduction: Ensuring radiation safety in healthcare settings is crucial to minimising risks associated with ionising radiation exposure. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and behaviours of operating room..

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Abstract Introduction Two techniques are commonly used for the femoral artery puncture closure during decannulation in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO): the conventional post-closure technique and the small-sheath technique, also..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal life support is influenced by membrane integrity and nutrition. The impact of parenteral nutrition with lipid injectable emulsions on membrane function remains uncertain. Methods This retrospective cohort..

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Abstract Cardiac procedures carry a higher perioperative risk than other operations for major adverse cardiovascular events and kidney injury, especially since patients with multiple comorbidities have been accepted as candidates..

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Abstract The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) throughout the perioperative phase of lung transplantation requires nuanced planning and execution by an integrated team of multidisciplinary experts. To date, no..

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Abstract Introduction In the postoperative intensive care setting after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), particularly in patients requiring continued anticoagulation for prosthetic devices such as mechanical valves or extracorporeal..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an extracorporeal technique used in acute circulatory and respiratory failures refractory to conventional therapies. ECMO patients are at risk of developing severe acute kidney..

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Abstract Objectives As postoperative mortality for paediatric cardiac surgery is very low, we aimed to develop methods for monitoring of postoperative complication rates, given their impact upon children’s health and..

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Abstract Introduction Blood damage during cardiopulmonary bypass can trigger postoperative inflammatory responses and organ injury. Therefore, optimizing the blood circuit design to minimize damage remains essential. However, variations in venous..

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Abstract Objective To determine the state of patient blood management (PBM) practice in leading US cardiac surgery centers. Design A survey tool addressing PBM program structure and PBM program operations..

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Abstract Background Following identification of widespread Mycobacterium chimaera infections in 2013 associated with aerosolization from Sorin heater-cooler-devices (HCD), microbiological monitoring of HCDs has become mandatory in Switzerland. Methods Since 01/2016, four Maquet..

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Abstract Hemolysis is a recognized complication of a microaxial flow pump (Impella CP) support, but its incidence and associated risk factors remain unclear. We retrospectively analyzed 24 patients with cardiogenic..

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Abstract Background:  The purpose of this survey was to delineate and compare patient blood management (PBM) approaches in cardiac surgery across nine Middle Eastern countries while identifying the main challenges..

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Abstract Background Maintaining optimal anesthetic depth during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric patients is challenging due to altered physiology and unreliable conventional monitoring. Entropy, a processed electroencephalogram metric, offers a..

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Abstract Objective To summarize the management experience of inter-hospital transport of critically ill children with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in our hospital and provide evidence for the mobile ECMO for..

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Abstract To explore whether reducing airflow and maintaining blood flow can improve the success rate of the apnea test (AT) and whether two auxiliary test strategies can improve the completion..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is one of the most groundbreaking medical innovations in history, enabling safe and effective heart surgery by temporarily replacing the function of the heart and lungs...

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Abstract Background Intraoperative venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is becoming the most common mode of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in lung transplantation (LTx). We compared rates of primary graft..

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Abstract Background Medical safety huddles are short, structured meetings for physicians to proactively discuss and respond to profession-specific patient safety concerns, with the goal of decreasing future adverse events. Prior observational..

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Abstract Background Blood is a biological, irreplaceable, and perishable resource, provided through voluntary, altruistic, and free donation in Brazil. Although blood components are widely used in hospital settings, several challenges..

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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 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) serves as a vital therapy for refractory severe respiratory and circulatory failure. With its expanding application in China and the heightened demand for high-quality medical..

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Abstract Background: Low hematocrit level is a hematological problem that is frequently encountered during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study aimed to..

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Abstract The development of multi-organ failure resulting from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is acknowledged as a significant contributor to increased morbidity and mortality rates during the postoperative period. This report discusses..

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Abstract Percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVAD) decrease mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) patients, but at a high adverse event rate. Novel pVADs need to improve cardiac power output (CPO) to..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use during liver transplantation is a complex and evolving aspect of critical care. This retrospective analysis presents the largest North American case series to date,..

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Abstract Purpose Coagulopathy is a common perioperative complication in aortic surgery, increasing the risk of bleeding and transfusion requirements. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of autologous plateletpheresis on..

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Abstract In clinical extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), prolonged blood residence time in oxygenators can lead to thrombus formation and complications. Heparin-based bioactive coatings are commonly used for anticoagulation, but prolonged..