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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective To review and compare the frequency of thrombus and adverse events in patients treated with heparin or bivalirudin systemic anticoagulation strategies supported on combined venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..

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Abstract There are conflicting clinical data on whether the use of a distal perfusion catheter (DPC) is beneficial for reducing the risk of limb ischemia in peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Heparin, a high alert anticoagulant medication, is commonly used in medical settings in preventing and treating thrombotic events. However, its administration carries inherent risks for medication errors, bleeding complications..

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Abstract Purpose The evidence supporting the benefit on clinical outcomes of prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure remains inconclusive. We aimed to..

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Abstract The storing of dry-assembled and primed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits is common practice and endorsed by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for up to 30 days. We..

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Abstract Introduction & aim Intraoperative adverse events (iAEs) increase postoperative complications, which are devastating to patients and costly to healthcare systems. To optimise patient outcomes, the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO..

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Abstract Objectives To summarize evidence regarding intravenous angiotensin II administration in critical illness and provide an updated understanding of its effects on various organ dysfunction and renin-angiotensin system (RAS) biomarkers...

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Abstract Objective The use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been suggested to unload the left ventricle while on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for cardiogenic shock (CS), leading..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) traditionally has been used under deep sedation and mechanical ventilation. However, recent advancements have led to the development of awake ECMO strategies, allowing patients to..

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Abstract Introduction: In life-threatening conditions like severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), rescue interventions like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) should be initiated urgently to resolve an otherwise potentially adverse clinical outcome...

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Abstract Donation after circulatory death (DCD) is driving the increase in deceased organ donors in the United States. Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) and ex situ machine perfusion (es-MP) have been..

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Abstract In neonates with pulmonary hypertension (PH) supported on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), keeping the ductus arteriosus (DA) open ensures a high cardiac output of well-oxygenated blood through the..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is the most commonly used mode of support in pre-lung transplant recipients. In patients who experience right ventricular dysfunction, venopulmonary ECMO is an excellent option..

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Abstract Objectives:  Previous studies have shown that inaccurate peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings compared with arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) may occur in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients. We hypothesized that..

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Abstract Purpose: The Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) poses a significant obstetric challenge, often leading to life-threatening hemorrhage during delivery. Intraoperative Cell Salvage (IOCS) is a promising but insufficiently studied blood conservation..

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Abstract The operating room is often viewed as a high-stakes, technical, and intensely specialized environment. While clinical precision and technological advancements have greatly improved surgical outcomes, one critical element remains..

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Abstract Protamine is widely used after catheter ablation to achieve hemostasis. Anaphylaxis to protamine is a rare but severe complication. A 49-year-old male patient underwent catheter ablation of symptomatic long-standing..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac arrest in the emergency department (ED) is a rare event. Prior studies have used dedicated cardiac arrest registries, but few have leveraged “big data” from electronic healthcare..

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Abstract We established a compact machine perfusion system for whole blood perfusion of rat liver by making use of oxygenation filters as an artificial lung. Livers removed from rats were..

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Abstract Rationale: Randomised clinical trials in intensive care often prioritize disease-focused outcomes rather than patient-centred outcomes. Objective: To report and evaluate the ‘Daily Organ Support for patients on extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Oxygen is crucial for mitochondrial energy production in neurons and is efficiently stored and transported within the hydrophobic core of phospholipid bilayers. Using a diffusive model derived from molecular..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) use to support patients in cardiac failure is increasing. Despite this increased use, predicting successful weaning from ECMO can be challenging, no..

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Abstract Introduction Congenital cardiac defects disrupt circulation and oxygenation due to structural changes in the heart. Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease, accounting for 5..

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Abstract Objective Cardiac arrest happens in 0.7%-5.2% patients after cardiovascular surgery, and cases with asystole or severe bradycardia need timely temporary pacing. However, routine temporary pacing wire insertion in cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract Purpose Neonates undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at a high risk of a systemic inflammatory response leading to cardiac, respiratory, and renal dysfunction due to their small body size..

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Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the operational feasibility of a self-designed minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation integrated circuit (miECC) type IV system and to assess the effectiveness of the..

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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are widely used. Previous methods to reduce inflammation have shown inconsistent results. We developed a cytokine adsorption column using polymethyl methacrylate..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is associated with increased risk of major adverse outcomes. Venous to arterial carbon dioxide tension gap (Pv-aCO2 gap) showed significant prognostic value of non-cardiac surgery, while their..

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Abstract Background Evidence for the effectiveness of the Sonoclot analyzer in improving clinical outcomes in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is lacking. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an algorithm based..