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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) show a high mortality rate of up to 60 %. In such cases, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is often required,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a venovenous configuration (VV-ECMO) is increasingly recognized as an important therapeutic option for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Accumulating scientific evidence as well..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) fundamentally alters patient physiology and blood flow relevant to contrast delivery for computed tomography (CT) imaging. Here, we present a comprehensive guide to..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) poses a significant challenge in pediatric cardiac surgery, having a profound impact on patient morbidity and mortality. This study aims to determine the incidence..

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Abstract Thrombin generation (TG) is reduced after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), contributing to coagulopathy and bleeding. Plasma transfusion or four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) are commonly used to..

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Abstract The concept of mini cardiopulmonary bypass (mini-CPB) has been introduced in clinical practice from early 2000 for advancing perfusion technology aiming to improve cardiac surgical results. The diversity of custom-made..

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Abstract Objective.  Continuous monitoring of the hemodynamic coherence between macro and microcirculation is difficult at the bedside. We tested the role of photoplethysmography (PPG) to real-time assessment of microcirculation during..

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Abstract Objective To develop and validate a predictive model for acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery in Chinese patients with normal preoperative renal function. Method From January..

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Abstract Objective To investigate whether changes in cerebrovascular hemodynamic parameters during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment in neonates are associated with the occurrence of cerebrovascular complications. Methods This study selected..

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Abstract Introduction The impact of non heparin-induced thrombocytopenia on the clinical outcomes for pediatric cardiac surgery patients who required veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane support (VA-ECMO) for failure to wean from cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract Objectives:  To determine if a priori standardization of outcome hemostatic definitions alone was adequate to enable useful comparison between two cohorts of pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients, managed..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  Cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with the risk of acquired coagulopathy, including dysregulated fibrinolysis, which can result in life-threatening bleeding complications. Aprotinin, an antifibrinolytic agent,..

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Abstract Background Sepsis is the result of a dysregulated immune response to infection and is associated with acute organdysfunction. The syndrome’s complexity is contingent upon the underlying pathology and individual..

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Abstract Introduction Recently, there has been growing experience with utilizing a veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (VA ECMO) routinely during lung transplantation procedures. Yet, there is a lack of consensus on..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) as a salvage therapy for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been described but experience is limited in burn cases. Few..

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Abstract The use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in respiratory disease pandemics such as H1N1-influenza and SARS-CoV-2. This surge has emphasized the importance of..

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Abstract This case report details a rare instance of total reversal of the pulmonary circulation (RPC) in a 56-year-old male patient on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) during emergency..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used for the management of refractory cardiogenic shock. Although VA-ECMO can stabilize hemodynamics and improve systemic flow, morbidity, and mortality on support..

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Abstract Background: The utility and uptake of Del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery is rapidly increasing. Cases with prolonged aortic cross-clamp times necessitate multi-dosing however an understanding of safe..

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Abstract Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasing. Prehospital ECPR (PH-ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) may improve both equity of access and..

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Abstract Difficult weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation is associated with adverse clinical outcome and increased use of limited health care resources. Difficult weaning, characterized by failure of multiple spontaneous breathing..

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Abstract It remains controversial as to which optimal cannulation strategy ought to be employed in surgery for type A aortic dissection (TAAD). The aim of this study was to make..

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Abstract A critical factor in thrombus formation during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is prothrombotic flow dynamics generated by the drainage cannula’s design. This study aimed to create and..

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Abstract We performed a retrospective review comparing outcomes between traditional ice storage (ICE) with short ischemic times (<3 hours) to SherpaPak Cardiac Transport System (SCTS) with long ischemic times (>4..

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Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have improved mortality and quality of life for patients with end-stage heart failure by providing an alternative to cardiac transplant or as a bridge..

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BACKGROUND:  Operating room (OR) handoffs are not universally standardized, although standardized sign outs have been proven to provide effective communication in other aspects of healthcare. We hypothesize that creating a..

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It is well established that clinicians may decline requests for inappropriate interventions, including life-prolonging interventions. This position is supported by major professional organizations,, statutes and regulations, and case law. As such, the open..

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Abstract Sodium bicarbonate has been used in the treatment of different pathologies, such as hyperkalemia, cardiac arrest, tricyclic antidepressant toxicity, aspirin toxicity, acute acidosis, lactic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, rhabdomyolysis, and..

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Abstract Introduction: Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection (f/TAAD) is a genetic disease defined by disturbance in encoding the major proteins in the smooth muscle cells (SMC) contractile filaments..

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Abstract Under the revised UNOS heart allocation system, waitlist and post-transplant outcomes among patients bridged to transplant with VA-ECMO (BTT-ECMO) have improved. However, it remains largely unknown if these early..