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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives To ascertain the dosage of bivalirudin in neonates and infants undergoing arterial switch operation on integrated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit. Design Pilot study. Setting A tertiary..

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Abstract Objectives:  Blood lactate concentration ([Lac]b) reflects the balance among production, clearance (Cl[Lac]), and volume of distribution. We have observed dramatic improvement in [Lac]b in critically ill patients after starting support..

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Abstract To evaluate the impact of hospital-acquired infections ( HAIs ) on the prognosis of neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and analyzing related prognostic indicators, we conducted a..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important rescue strategy for neonates with severe cardiorespiratory failure, yet its role in the management of hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains subject to debate...

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Acute kidney injury commonly complicates congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, increasing morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury and..

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Abstract Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the efficacy of cell salvage in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. Methods A comprehensive systematic review of four biomedical..

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Abstract Aims Pediatric cardiac arrest is associated with high mortality and significant morbidity among survivors. International guidelines for prognostication remain limited due to small heterogeneous patient populations, variable post-return of..

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Abstract Poor or worsening functional status of lung transplant (LTx) candidates is a key risk factor for waitlist and post-transplant mortality. As more critically ill adults and children are listed..

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Abstract The storing of dry-assembled and primed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits is common practice and endorsed by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for up to 30 days. We..

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Abstract In neonates with pulmonary hypertension (PH) supported on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), keeping the ductus arteriosus (DA) open ensures a high cardiac output of well-oxygenated blood through the..

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Abstract Purpose Neonates undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are at a high risk of a systemic inflammatory response leading to cardiac, respiratory, and renal dysfunction due to their small body size..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in children with congenital heart disease following open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Early AKI detection in critically ill children requires clinician..

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Abstract This study aimed to describe patient characteristics, mortality, and morbidity outcomes in children at a South African extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) center. Fifty-seven patients required ECMO from 2018 to..

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Abstract Background and Aims Innovative advancements in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) configurations, such as surface coating, blood filtration, and miniaturization, aim to reduce gaseous microemboli (GME) that contribute to embolic organ..

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Abstract Background We undertook this study to evaluate the efficacy of an on-table extubation protocol and to assess the magnitude of benefits when implemented as a routine practice in a..

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Abstract Necrotizing pneumonia is a severe complication of bacterial or viral pneumonia that can lead to refractory respiratory failure in children. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a vital..

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Abstract Objectives To describe longer-term survival and morbidity outcomes after hospital discharge in a binational cohort of children who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after cardiac surgery. Methods This was a..

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Abstract Objective To assess the effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) on cerebrovascular autoregulation in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) using transcranial color-coded duplex sonography (TCCD). Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting..

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Abstract Introduction Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common postoperative complication in cardiac surgery, with varying reported incidences and prognostic factors. Renal hypoperfusion is believed to be a key..

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Abstract Background:Mechanical circulatory support, and specifically extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, plays a critical role in managing paediatric cardiac patients with severe heart failure. Whilst these technologies are vital for bridging patients..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Nutritional support is a critical yet challenging aspect of care for pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Malnutrition is prevalent in this population and is associated with..

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Abstract Abstract Objective To investigate cerebral autoregulation impairment during neonatal cardiac surgery. Design A retrospective observational study. Setting Single-center, university teaching children’s hospital. Participants Neonates undergoing surgery for critical congenital..

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Abstract IMPORTANCE:  Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery is associated with changes in the intestinal microbiome. Metabolism of tryptophan into the indole pathway is entirely facilitated by the intestinal microbiome, and indole..

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Abstract Background: Plastic-containing medical devices are commonly used in critical care units and other patient care settings. Patients are often exposed to xenobiotic agents that are leached out from plastic-containing..

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Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the validity of models using Procalcitonin (PCT) alone and PCT combined with other biomarkers to predict early infection after pediatric open-heart surgery with..

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Abstract The success of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and the risk factors associated with mortality remain uncertain.   Methods: We describe the survival outcomes at..

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Abstract Background Current indicators for monitoring intraoperative organ function remain predominantly indirect, delayed and non-specific, particularly in paediatric populations undergoing congenital heart surgery, where multifactorial influences further complicate functional assessments. Emerging..

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Abstract As survival after ECMO improves and use of ECMO support increases in both pediatric and adult population, there is a need to focus on both the morbidities and complications..

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Abstract Background Understanding cerebral blood flow regulation and later optimizing brain perfusion is part of neuroprotection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in neonates. Methods A total of 38 neonates undergoing CPB..

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Abstract Background Minimally invasive thoracotomies to repair selected congenital heart defects are considered only a cosmetic alternative approach by many; however, they represent the routine alternative in centers of expertise...