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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose of review  To examine the evolving landscape of cardiac surgery, focusing on the increasing complexity of patients and the role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in managing perioperative..

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Abstract INTRODUCTION  Whole blood resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock in trauma represents an opportunity to correct coagulopathy in trauma while also supplying red blood cells. The production of microvesicles in stored..

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Abstract Purpose of review  The purpose of this review is to examine high reliability through the lens of a contemporary pediatric heart center, noting that continuous improvement, rather than perfection,..

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Abstract The intricate management of hemostatic disorders in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) assisted patients poses challenges, particularly when procoagulant administration is necessary. We hereby report the performance of the Nautilus*..

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Abstract Background Prospective, trial-based data comparing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) through extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) or conventional CPR (CCPR) are scarce. We..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is used for respiratory support in the most severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Blood is drained from the large veins, oxygenated in an..

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Abstract Objective: Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasing worldwide. In most cases, the surgical technique includes cannulation of the groin for the establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, requiring a second..

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Abstract Although current studies support the use of prophylactic distal perfusion catheters (DPCs) to decrease limb ischemia in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO), methods for monitoring limb..

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Abstract Background Our goal was to create a simple risk‐prediction model for renal function decline after cardiac surgery to help focus renal follow‐up efforts on patients most likely to benefit...

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Abstract Gastrointestinal complications after cardiac surgery are relatively rare entities but carry a high mortality. We identified over 70 articles written since 2010 using the PubMed database. We included 40..

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Abstract Background This study characterized the association of preoperative anemia and intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion on outcomes of elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods Data from 53,856..

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Abstract Sublethal damage to red blood cells (RBCs) during extracorporeal life support (ECLS) may lead to RBC loss. Using flow cytometry, phosphatidylserine-positive (PhS+) RBCs and RBC extracellular vesicles were quantified..

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Abstract Background Alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusions are sought for resource management reasons and it is necessary to investigate the efficiency and efficacy on Cell Salvage use. The objective of..

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Abstract Background Postpartum anemia is a significant contributor to peripartum morbidity. The utilization of cell salvage in low risk cases and its impact on postpartum anemia has not been investigated...

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Abstract Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the rate of transfusion for cardiovascular surgeries between 2010 and 2019 in Republic of Korea and the association between blood transfusion and postoperative mortality...

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Abstract Background The relationship between postoperative adverse events and blood pressures in the preoperative period remains poorly understood. This study tested the hypothesis that day-of-surgery preoperative blood pressures are associated..

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Abstract Introduction Medication errors are an unnecessary cost to a healthcare system and patients of a country. This review aimed to systematically identify published cost variables used to calculate the cost..

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Abstract Traumatic injury is associated with several pulmonary complications, including pulmonary contusion, transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI), and the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). There is a lack..

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Abstract This article advocates for an open communication culture in the perfusion and cardiothoracic community to enhance patient safety during surgery. All team members, including nurses, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists, should..

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Abstract Objective: Femoral artery cannulation is the most commonly used approach for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in robotic cardiac procedures. However, without adding a distal perfusion cannula, leg ischemia can occur..

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Abstract Background Most cardiac surgery clinical prediction models (CPMs) are developed using pre-operative variables to predict post-operative outcomes. Some CPMs are developed with intra-operative variables, but none are widely used...

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Abstract This scientific statement presents a conceptual framework for the pathophysiology of post–cardiac arrest brain injury, explores reasons for previous failure to translate preclinical data to clinical practice, and outlines..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To present recommendations and consensus statements with supporting literature for the clinical management of neonates and children supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) from the Pediatric ECMO Anticoagulation..

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Abstract Background Large cannulae can increase cannula-related complications during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Conversely, the ability for small cannulae to provide adequate support is poorly understood. Therefore, we..

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Abstract Background Cannulation strategy in acute type A dissection (ATAD) varies widely without known gold standards. This study compared ATAD outcomes of axillary vs femoral artery cannulation in a large..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Measurement of blood pressure taken from different anatomical sites, are often perceived as interchangeable, despite them representing different parts of the systemic circulation. We aimed to perform a..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal techniques have been present in medicine for over 70 years. Many factors in history have influenced their development and popularisation, in particular the first discoveries of heparin..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) emergencies require skilled clinical specialist (CS) who manage ECMO circuits. While tools for assessing CS skills have been published, there is significant variation in..

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Abstract Background The continuous exposure of blood to a non-biological surface during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may lead to progressive thrombus formation in the oxygenator, hemolysis and consequently impaired gas..

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Abstract Cerebral blood flow (CBF) autoregulation is the physiologic process whereby blood supply to the brain is kept constant over a range of cerebral perfusion pressures ensuring a constant supply..