Abstract THE 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) guidelines for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) supersede the 2013 guidelines published a decade ago, incorporating substantial developments in device technology and..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery is a distinctive surgical discipline that often necessitates the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and full anticoagulation intraoperatively, along with varying levels of antithrombotic treatments both before..
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Abstract Background Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI)is notable for a lack of high‑quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines for neurological..
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Abstract The “International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates—2024” updates and replaces the “Listing Criteria for Heart Transplantation: International Society..
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Abstract Preoperative anaemia is common in patients undergoing orthopaedic and other major surgery. Anaemia is associated with increased risks of postoperative mortality and morbidity, infectious complications, prolonged hospitalization, and a..
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Abstract Introduction: The management of patients with critical bleeding requires a multidisciplinary approach to achieve haemostasis, optimise physiology, and guide blood component use. The 2011 Patient blood management guidelines: module 1..
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Abstract The French National Authority for Health (HAS) recently issued guidelines for patient blood management (PBM) in surgical procedures. These recommendations are based on three usual pillars of PBM: optimizing..
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Abstract Assessment of left ventricular systolic and diastolic pump properties is fundamental to advancing the understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology and therapeutics, especially for heart failure. The use of end-systolic and..
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Abstract DESPITE MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS, mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) remains unacceptably high.The decreased cardiac output resulting in impaired oxygen delivery characteristic of CS triggers a dismal cascade culminating in tissue..
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Abstract Background Albumin is used commonly across a wide range of clinical settings to improve hemodynamics, to facilitate fluid removal, and to manage complications of cirrhosis. The International Collaboration for..
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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) plays a significant role as a therapeutic option for severe heart failure, and its outcomes have been improving due to advancements in devices and management..
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Abstract A guideline for predeposit autologous transfusion was published in 2007. Practices have changed in the intervening years, and in line with British Society for Haematology (BSH) guidelines processes, this guideline..
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Introduction For centuries, the field of medicine has centred its attention on the function of end organs. The shift in perception that recognizes the ‘aorta as an organ’ in its..
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Abstract Hemoperfusion is a therapeutic method in which a large volume of the patient's blood is passed over an adsorbent material to remove toxins from the blood. Adsorption is a..
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INTRODUCTION ‘The obvious is imperceptible until it is perceived’ For centuries, the field of medicine has centred its attention on the function of end organs. The shift in perception that..
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Abstract Cardiac arrest is common and deadly, affecting up to 700 000 people in the United States annually. Advanced cardiac life support measures are commonly used to improve outcomes. This “2023..
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Abstract The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) have collaborated to produce these post-resuscitation care guidelines for adults, which are based on the..
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Abstract Background: This document updates previously published Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), incorporating new evidence addressing the use of corticosteroids, venovenous extracorporeal..
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(Thanks to Navin Kumar for letting us share) Preface: Working as a perfusionist is a highly challenging and rewardingcareer path. The educational standards are high, and theprofession appeals to those..
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Abstract Disclaimer: These guidelines for routine neuromonitoring in neonatal and pediatric patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..
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Abstract This article has no abstract. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons requests that this article be cited as: Brown JR, Baker RA, Shore-Lesserson L, et al. The Society of Thoracic..
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Abstract Disclaimer: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being deployed for selected patients in cardiac arrest who do not attain a native circulation with conventional CPR (ECPR). This ELSO guideline is..
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Profesionales del hospital San Juan de Dios y la Clínica red Salud Santiago, con mas de 20 años de experiencia, han realizado este manual ECMO disponible para todo el mundo...
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Abstract The aim of these guidelines is to update the 2017 clinical practice guideline (CPG) of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). The scope of this CPG is..
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Step by step daily management of short-term mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock in adults in the intensive cardiac care unit. A clinical consensus statement of the Association for Acute..
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Abstract In 2013, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) published the first official guidelines for implantable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) as commissioned by its Board of Directory...
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Abstract BACKGROUND Management of peri-operative bleeding is complex and involves multiple assessment tools and strategies to ensure optimal patient care with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality. These updated..
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Abstract PRINCETON, N.J., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification, announces that..
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Abstract La práctica del trasplante AB0 incompatible (AB0i) surgió en el Hospital Sick Children de Toronto (Canadá) bajo el liderazgo de la Doctora Lori J. West, cardióloga e inmunóloga pediátrica..
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Abstract In spite of medical advances, cardiogenic and pulmonary shock are associated with high mortality and morbidity. The availability and use of acute or temporary mechanical support devices has grown..
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