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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) in cases of cardiac arrest is increasing, as addressed in the number of cases in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) dashboard. Of..

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Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a life support technique used for patients with life-threatening respiratory failure. It effectively addresses arterial hypoxemia without overstretching the injured lungs. Traditional..

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Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. However, pharmacological management for ECMO-supported patients presents unique challenges due to alterations..

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Abstract Background Mixed cardiogenic and septic shock has been shown to have a higher mortality than cardiogenic shock alone and presents a unique hemodynamic phenotype. Objectives This study aimed to..

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Abstract Post cardiac surgery shock (PCS) is a life-threatening condition that may require the use of mechanical circulatory support. Venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to treat..

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Abstract Objectives To describe outcomes in patients who received venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for cardiogenic shock and to evaluate outcomes following programmatic changes. Design A retrospective cohort study. Setting..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) requires specialized cannulas for vascular access that are dependent on each patient’s needs, size, and unique vascular anatomy. There are currently no commercially available drainage..

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Abstract Mixed shock has been identified by the Shock Academic Research Consortium (SHARC) as a “high-risk, understudied population”. It develops in around one-quarter of patients with cardiogenic shock and has a higher..

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Abstract Background While the clinical effectiveness of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has gained increasing attention, its real-world utilization, patient selection, and system-level implementation remain incompletely..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can improve outcomes in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), but access is limited by geographic and system constraints. We aimed to compare the potential..

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Abstract Introduction The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare education offers innovative ways to enhance collaborative learning and improve patient safety. This narrative review..

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Abstract Introduction Standard “yes/no”' checklists fail to meet their purported goals of enhancing patient safety because they enable inattentive completion and complacency. The mere presence of a check mark is..

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Abstract Objective To discuss technical strategies and considerations to facilitate intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management during lung transplantation. Methods We review our institutional approach to the management of intraoperative..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) and dysnatremia following pediatric cardiac surgery are common conditions associated with worse outcomes. While the multifactorial etiology of AKI is well-known, the role of..

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Abstract Background To evaluate the effect and safety of modified ultrafiltration warming technology during pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis included 68 children (<1 year) who..

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Abstract Background Despite sternum sparing and without cardiopulmonary bypass, the actual value of minimally invasive coronary surgery (MICS) is still debatable. This study aimed to compare the completeness of revascularization..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) using a dual-lumen cannula coupled with continuous mechanical chest compressions (cMCC) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and compare it..

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Abstract Objective To determine if the route of administration of whole blood cardioplegia (cardioplegia) is significantly associated with the frequency of profound transient hypotension (intermittent “vasoplegia”) often observed during cardioplegia..

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Abstract For patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), clot formation is a critical complication requiring high-risk circuit changes. Blood tests used to assess clotting risk may be drawn only four..

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Abstract Objectives Evaluating blood transfusion practices and their impact on morbidity and mortality across extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) configurations. Background As ECMO becomes increasingly utilised in critical care, the ideal..

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Abstract The correct arterial cannula size for percutaneous femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) cannulation is imperative for adequate circulatory support. We aimed to describe the relationship between cannula size,..

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Abstract Objetives Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD) provides hemodynamic support to patients when their myocardial function is temporarily affected. Postoperative infections in children with..

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Abstract Background:   The use of cell salvage reduces homologous blood transfusions during operations and avoids associated complications. Therefore, autotransfusion is an integral part of Patient Blood Management (PBM). The..

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Abstract Infection cases have been reported where Legionella spp. and NTM (non-tuberculous mycobacteria) increased due to the contamination of circulating water in cold/heated water supply systems for extracorporeal circulation used in cardiac..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides mechanical circulatory and respiratory support. However, thrombus formation in the circuit can lead to hemorrhagic complications, requiring improvements in ECMO anti-thrombogenicity. Few studies..

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Abstract Introduction Current guidelines advise that anaphylactic shock refractory to traditional treatments may be managed with extracorporeal life support (ECLS), but reports have been exclusive to adults. Case Report We..

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Abstract Background: Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) has been introduced to mitigate the inflammatory response and reduce blood transfusion needs compared to conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) perioperatively. A hybrid system..

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Abstract Digital ischemia following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is a known complication with potential devastating long-term sequela. Onabotulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been demonstrated to be effective for..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Current blood pressure management strategies cannot accommodate large interindividual variations in cerebral autoregulation, which may result in inadvertent cerebral ischemia. A novel optical neuromonitoring device was developed to..

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Abstract BackgroundCPR-induced consciousness (CPRIC) is defined as consciousness during CPR, ranging from eye opening to combative behaviour and vocalisation, despite the absence of spontaneous circulation. CPRIC has not previously been..