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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Pediatric cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is effective, however, bleeding and clotting issues continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to assess..

Perfusfind S.L.

Traditionally, ABO-incompatible heart transplantation was accomplished using a plasma exchange technique to remove recipient plasma containing donor-incompatible anti-A/B isohaemagglutinins. However, this technique exposed patients to large volumes of allogeneic blood..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Corticosteroids (CS) suppress the inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass in children undergoing cardiac surgery. What is less clear is the impact of CS on the postoperative course. Methods..

Perfusfind S.L.

Background Although corticosteroid prophylaxis in adult cardiac surgery has been studied extensively for 40 years, its role remains controversial, and the optimal dose remains uncertain. The objective of this meta-analysis..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Since the beginning of the pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), calls were made for informed allocation of costly, limited health care resources such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). At..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The development of standards and guidelines by professional societies offers clinicians guidance toward providing evidence-based care. The ultimate goals of standards and guidelines are to standardize care and improve..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective When patients deteriorate after decannulation from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a second run of extracorporeal support may be considered. However, repeat cannulation can be difficult and poor outcomes..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Many measures have been proposed for myocardial protection in pediatric congenital heart surgeries, but little data is available for China. This study investigates myocardial protection strategies in pediatric cardiopulmonary..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Early iterations of the Norwood procedure used aortic cross-clamping, myocardial arrest, and, sometimes, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. The resulting hypothermia and prolonged ischemia caused frequent cardiac, neurologic, renal, and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective Conventional ultrafiltration (CUF) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) serves to hemoconcentrate blood volume to avoid allogeneic blood transfusions. Previous studies have determined CUF volumes as a continuous variable are..

Perfusfind S.L.

A Retrospective Cohort Study Purpose The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration and the incidence of pressure injuries (PIs) in patients undergoing..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) occurs in up to 40%~60% of paediatric patients and increases postoperative morbidity and mortality. A goal-directed perfusion (GDP) strategy aimed at maintaining..