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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The hemodynamic effects of femoro-femoral venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) remain poorly defined. High ECMO flow is believed to increase PCWP..

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Abstract Background: Although unfractionated heparin (UFH) has traditionally been used for anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), bivalirudin may be preferred due to fewer complications. A prior medication use evaluation..

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Abstract The 50th Anniversary Wolf Creek XVIII Conference was hosted by the Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on June 19–21,..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical support modality for patients with reversible cardiopulmonary failure. Despite its benefits, ECMO is associated with neurologic adverse events (NAE), including seizures..

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Abstract Introduction: In patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass-guided cardiac surgery, knowledge of the preoperative effects of platelet distribution width (PDW), red cell distribution width - standard deviation (RDW-SD), and platelet large cell..

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Abstract Background Intraoperative sodium changes and new postoperative white matter injury are prevalent in neonates with congenital heart disease (CHD) who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Rapid sodium correction in hyponatremia..

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Abstract Importance  Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a resource-intensive, life-sustaining technology to support patients with severe refractory respiratory failure. Its precise indications and contraindications are not standardized, and expert..

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Abstract Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell disorder, affecting millions of people globally. This Seminar provides a comprehensive update on the disease, emphasising its complex pathophysiology involving..

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Abstract Introduction The use of strategies planned for the environment and care of adult patients undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation allows for better assistance from the multidisciplinary team to this individual..

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Abstract Introduction: Although the use of the heart-lung machine (HLM) is routine in cardiac operating theaters, there is still a lack of evidence-based guidelines concerning the optimal speed to reach..

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Abstract A less invasive paracorporeal single port pulsatile ventricular assist device (sppVAD) was developed for cardiogenic shock. This compact sppVAD includes a valved single lumen cannula (VSLC), valveless single port..

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Abstract Coating strategies play a pivotal role in anticoagulation management during extracorporeal circulation. While heparin-based coatings remain the most widely used, their limited anticoagulant efficacy may lead to adverse events..

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Abstract Background Data describing the incidence of phosphate abnormalities in cardiac surgery patients and associated lactic acidosis are limited to single-center studies. This study aimed to determine the incidence of..

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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the ultrafast track (UFT) integrated care pathway in cardiac surgery patients defined as intensive care..

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Abstract Objectives In complex airway surgery and high-risk rigid bronchoscopy, conventional ventilation may be unsafe or impossible. We report our experience using veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) as respiratory support...

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Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is essential for patients with severe respiratory failure who do not respond to conventional mechanical ventilation. Adequate ECMO flow and safe circuit pressure..

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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are standard therapy for advanced heart failure, but modern systems lack standardized methods for setting critical parameters such as rotational speed and flow rate...

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of modern cardiac surgery, allowing surgeons to temporarily replace heart and lung function during complex procedures. One important technical aspect of CPB..

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Abstract Hospitals seeking to implement complex technologies like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) now have practical roadmaps thanks to Integration Health’s effort to provide guidance drawn from decades of clinical and..

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Abstract Clinically significant bleeding is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with bleeding observed in upwards of 40% of patients. Bleeding is strongly associated with systemic anticoagulation, which..

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Abstract Heart failure is a significant complication of chronic intravascular hemolysis, a condition characterized by red blood cells (RBCs) breakdown, leading to the release of acellular hemoglobin (Hb) and its..

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Abstract Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) cannot be viewed as a mere complication in critically ill patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Rather, it is being increasingly recognized as an..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The drainage cannula in a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) circuit transfers venous blood from the patient to a pump. However, drainage cannulas are prone to thrombosis, leading..

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Abstract Heart transplantation (HT) and durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support are established surgical treatment options for patients with end-stage systolic heart failure (HF) and/or nonrecoverable cardiogenic shock. HT..

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Abstract Background: The degree of hypothermia during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may affect kidney injury. In this study we compared the effects of mild (MLD) and moderate (MOD) hypothermia..

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Abstract Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PC-CS) affects 2–6% of cardiac surgery patients. While survival rates keep improving, 40% of intensive care (ICU) survivors experience a “post-intensive care syndrome”, encompassing physical, cognitive,..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life-saving support for patients with advanced cardiorespiratory failure, yet unanticipated difficulties with peripheral cannulation can delay therapy. This study describes challenging neonatal and..

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Abstract The perioperative management in adult cardiac surgery patients remains highly variable across centres and regions. The APECx study (Anaesthesia, Perfusion and surgical practicEs in Cardiac surgery) aims to describe..

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Abstract We aim to provide evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the use of VV ECMO in adult patients across Australia and New Zealand. Developed by a multidisciplinary panel of clinicians..

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Abstract Introduction Delirium is a common, distressing, and dangerous complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with few modifiable risk factors. This study aims to determine the association between..