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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a life-threatening syndrome characterized by systemic hypoperfusion that can quickly progress to multiorgan failure and death. Various devices and configurations..

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Abstract Superior vena cava drainage during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may reduce access insufficiency and differential oxygenation and is typically achieved via the femoral approach. Direct multistage jugular cannulation may be..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES It has been suggested that long-term risk for incident cancer is increased in patients operated with cardiopulmonary bypass. We compared the risk for incident cancer and cancer-specific death..

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Abstract Objective Postoperative pneumonia (POP) frequently complicates cardiac surgery that involves cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This study aimed to assess the diagnostic utility of procalcitonin (PCT) for identifying pneumonia after CPB-assisted..

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Abstract Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a method for initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass during resuscitation of a patient with refractory cardiac arrest to support end-organ perfusion. This retrospective study evaluates..

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Abstract Background Postoperative hypothermia seems to be a common problem in surgical patients but is easily ignored. This study aimed to identify risk factors for postoperative hypothermia in non-cardiac surgery..

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Abstract Background In-hospital handover of patient care is an essential but high-risk professional activity that often lacks transparency for patients. The purpose of this survey was to gain insight into..

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Abstract Objective The pattern and timing of palliative care utilisation and end-of-life characteristics in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-supported patients remain underused. We wanted to share our centre’s experience. Methods This is an..

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Abstract Introduction Central venous pressure has been a key component of haemodynamic monitoring for several decades, but its clinical utility is still debated. While central venous pressure has been used..

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Abstract Objectives The aim of this physiological pilot study was to investigate the effect of deep hypothermia on oxygen extraction (OE) and consumption (VO2) in normothermic conditions (36-37°C), and at..

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Abstract Background Postoperative period of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting can be challenging, with physical and psychological problems and symptoms. We conducted this study to explore the effect of a psycho-educational..

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Abstract Objective Pediatric Veno-Arterial Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA ECMO) can be a lifesaving technology; however, it is associated with high mortality. A successful VA ECMO course requires attention to..

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Abstract Background: A significant gap exists in the knowledge and procedural skills of medical graduates when it comes to managing emergencies. In response, highly immersive virtual reality (VR)–based learning environments..

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Abstract Introduction During surgery, blood is recovered from the surgical field and the autotransfusion device separates and washes the red blood cells (RBC’s) after which these can be retransfused to..

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Abstract Psychological safety is a crucial component in highly functioning healthcare teams, enabling every member to speak up, take innovative risks and admit mistakes without fear of personal attack or..

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Abstract Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy is a severe complication seen in patients with refractory septic shock, characterized by cardiac dysfunction due to an overwhelming inflammatory response secondary to infection. Despite its reversible..

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Abstract Background Clinical evidence regarding predictors of successful weaning from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is lacking. This study aimed to create a simple risk score to predict successful weaning from..

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Abstract Background: Interprofessional teamwork is essential for patient outcomes in emergency medicine; yet, effective training in this area is scarce. Virtual reality (VR) provides a promising, resource-efficient solution for simulating..

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Abstract Objective To assess the effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) on cerebrovascular autoregulation in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) using transcranial color-coded duplex sonography (TCCD). Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Critically ill patients can often present acid–base alterations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and the time-course of acid–base alterations on intensive care unit..

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Abstract Venopulmonary arterial (VPA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is emerging as an alternative to traditional venovenous (VV) ECMO for respiratory failure. This study compares rates of hemolysis and acute kidney..

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Abstract Background Research shows that simulation-based training can increase knowledge and skills among pregraduate healthcare students, that simulation-based training of technical skills places the participants higher on the learning curve..

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Abstract Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is increasingly used in clinical practice as a means of facilitating protective mechanical ventilation and reducing the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) in patients..

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Abstract Objective To investigate the relationship between arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) and all-cause mortality of post–cardiac surgery patients. Design A retrospective cohort study based on the Medical Information Mart..

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Abstract Cytokine storm (CS) is a severe systemic inflammatory syndrome characterized by the excessive activation of immune cells and a significant increase in circulating levels of cytokines. This pathological process..

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Abstract As extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly utilized for refractory cardiac arrest in adults, we learn significantly more about resuscitation in ways that were not applicable, or even available..

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Abstract Introduction Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common postoperative complication in cardiac surgery, with varying reported incidences and prognostic factors. Renal hypoperfusion is believed to be a key..

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Abstract The geometric configuration of fiber bundles plays a critical role in gas transfer for membrane oxygenators; however, experimentally studying its impact on gas transfer distribution is challenging. This study..

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Abstract The paper published in this issue of the ICVTS by Green and colleagues [] from the University of Hull in the UK addresses an often underestimated yet increasingly recognized issue in..

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Abstract Introduction Blood transfusion is associated with adverse events and should be prevented. Preoperative identification of patients at risk is necessary and makes subsequent preventive intervention possible. Many risk models..