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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiac arrest in patients on mechanical support is a new phenomenon brought about by the increased use of this therapy in patients with end-stage heart failure. This American Heart..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Femoral venoarterial  (VA-ECMO) is widely used to maintain blood flow in patients with . However, retrograde blood flow increases left ventricular (LV) afterload during femoral VA-ECMO. Additional support by means..

Perfusfind S.L.

Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), commonly referred to as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is a modified form of cardiopulmonary bypass. Venous blood is drained from the patient and advanced to a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Information is lacking about long-term survival and quality of life (QOL) after treating patients on extracorporeal life support. METHODS:  Outcome data were assessed by phone interviews, a QOL..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system to temporarily (days to months) support heart or lung function during cardiopulmonary..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract We describe our experience of 30 consecutive children supported with ECMO and receiving 20 ppm of nitric oxide in the oxygenator of the ECMO circuit. Administration of nitric oxide..

Perfusfind S.L.

We are writing to point out a simple clinical sign in a pedagogic way, about recirculation in venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). These last years, ECMO has emerged as a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose: We describe an approach for anticoagulation and transfusions in veno-venous–extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), evaluating factors associated with higher transfusion requirements, and their impact on mortality. Methods: Observational study..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose  (ECLS) is usually reserved for infants ≥ 34 weeks estimated  (EGA) owing to concerns about increased mortality and incidence of  (ICH). We sought to characterize survival, rates of ICH, and complications in..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective: Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) varies in the way care is provided from hospital to hospital. This variability in hospital ECMO care can be represented by the variation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Kawasaki disease is usually a limited illness of early childhood. However, life-threatening cardiac manifestations can occur, either at acute presentation or as a consequence of coronary arterial involvement. We..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract We report on a case involving a 10-month-old infant who received prolonged ECMO therapy following cardiac surgery for multiple ventricular septal defects (VSD). The patient was successfully weaned from..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be lifesaving but suffers from high rates of bleeding and repeated transfusions. Current monitoring of blood cell damage during ECMO is limited to platelet..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices is a viable therapeutic treatment option for patients with congestive heart failure. Ventricular assist devices, cavopulmonary assist devices, and total artificial..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: We sought to determine whether the introduction of a new anticoagulation protocol improved the frequency with which target anticoagulation parameters were met in children supported with extracorporeal membrane..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose Hemorrhage is the most common cause of preventable death after trauma. Coagulopathy plays a central role in uncontrolled bleeding and is caused by multiple factors. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background To identify novel factors associated with the survival of septic adults receiving  (ECMO) to improve patient selection and outcomes. Methods Cases were identified from our ECMO registry from 2001..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Aim: We sought to quantify the location and volume of thrombus in used hollow-fiber membrane oxygenators and correlate the volume of thrombus with patient demographics, flow characteristics and anticoagulation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology and pathogenesis. The most important tool for diagnostic confirmation is transthoracic echocardiography. The recommended management of PPCM in pregnancy..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Cardiac arrest caused by accidental hypothermia is a rare phenomenon with a significant mortality rate if untreated. The consensus is that these patients should be rewarmed with extracorporeal..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) can be effective in patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Proper placement of the cannula is important in..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Nosocomial blood stream infections (BSIs) increase both the morbidity and the mortality of patients receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS). The aim of this study was to identify common practices..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES No guidelines for mechanical circulatory support in patients with therapy-refractory cardiogenic shock and multiorgan failure including ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) exist. To achieve immediate cardiopulmonary stabilization, we established..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose Cardiopulmonary bypass induces an ischaemia–reperfusion injury and systemic inflammatory response, which contributes to low cardiac output syndrome following cardiac surgery. Exogenous nitric oxide during cardiopulmonary bypass has shown..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background This retrospective single-center study aimed to analyze transfusion requirements, coagulation parameters, and outcome parameters in patients undergoing lung transplantation (LuTx) with intraoperative extracorporeal circulatory support, comparing cardiopulmonary bypass..

Perfusfind S.L.

While ECMO can work miracles, restoring life and health to patients whose hearts have ceased to function, the technology can only help if a patient can be connected to the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective Pediatric surgery for congenital tracheal stenosis continues to be a therapeutic challenge, and it often requires cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for intra-operative extracorporeal cardiorespiratory..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers therapeutic options in refractory respiratory and/or cardiac failure. Systemic anticoagulation with heparin is routinely administered. However, in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or heparin..