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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The gut microbiome of infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery (CPB) is at risk of profound alteration. The aim of this study was to examine..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is an uncommon life-threatening congenital heart defect that occurs mostly as an isolated lesion. It is very rarely associated with..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background There is significant variability in postoperative neurological injury rates in patients with , with early injuries impacting long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; therefore, there is an urgent need for identifying effective..

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Abstract Despite high mortality rates, pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) redeployments are frequently discussed in everyday clinical care. We aim to investigate predictors of mortality in those patients. Clinical data..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk and low-volume life support with increasing clinical study. However, heterogenous outcome definitions impede data assimilation into evidence to guide practice. The Academic..

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Abstract Aims Current data are insufficient for the leading resuscitation societies to advise on the use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The aim of..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) therapy is increasingly being used to support children with refractory cardiorespiratory failure, but its use is occasionally associated with complications. Neonatal aortic dissection in association..

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Abstract Objective To investigate whether  is impaired after neonatal cardiac surgery and whether changes in  metrics are associated with different  or the incidence of postoperative neurologic events. Methods This is a retrospective observational..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of allogeneic blood products to restore hemostasis during pediatric cardiac surgery is associated with major risks. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in new patient blood..

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Abstract Background PPHN is a common cause of neonatal respiratory failure and is still a serious condition and associated with high mortality. Objectives To compare the demographic variables, clinical characteristics,..

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Abstract Background In this study, we aimed to evaluate the duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its effect on outcomes. Also, we sought to identify hospital mortality predictors and..

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Abstract Objective The impact of nitric oxide (NO) administered via cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on pediatric heart surgery remains controversial. The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive systematic..

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Abstract Objective:  Epidemiologic data on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) use in children with cardiac disease after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) are lacking. We aimed to investigate trends in ECPR use..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the association of RBC transfusions with thrombosis in pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and compare this with the transfusion of other blood products and..

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Abstract Introduction Cerebral oxygen desaturation during pediatric surgery has been associated with adverse perioperative outcomes. The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the frequency and severity of intraoperative..

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Abstract Objectives Symptomatic neonates and infants with Ebstein anomaly (EA) require complex management. A group of experts was commissioned by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery to provide a framework..

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Abstract Adequate fluid management in the  in paediatric patients is essential for restoring and maintaining homeostasis and ensuring adequate . A well-designed infusion regimen is crucial for preventing severe complications such as hyponatraemic encephalopathies...

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Abstract We sought to develop and validate a new risk stratification score for mortality for children supported with a ventricular assist device (VAD). This retrospective, multicenter study used data from..

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Abstract Background A left thoracotomy approach is anatomically appropriate for childhood aortic coarctation; however, the pediatric femoral arteriovenous diameters are too small for cardiopulmonary bypass cannulation. We aimed to determine..

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Abstract Pressure monitoring on pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) circuits is used to aid in the evaluation of patient hemodynamics and circuit health. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) recommends monitoring..

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Abstract During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, children suffered severe lung injury resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In this case series, we..

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Abstract OBJECTIVE. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly widely used in pediatric respiratory failure. Despite playing a key part in patient management during ECMO, the role of radiology is not widely..

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Abstract Objective:  To describe characteristics associated with survival for pediatric patients with an oncologic diagnosis or hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design:  Multicenter, retrospective study...

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Abstract Optimal oxygen management during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is unknown. We previously demonstrated an increase in cortical mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and decreased mitochondrial function after CPB using hyperoxic..

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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 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 Early cardiac surgery in neonates and infants with congenital heart disease has been performed since the middle to late years of the twentieth century. To date, there are very..

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Abstract Postoperative survival for complete atrioventricular septal defect (cAVSD) is excellent. Common complications of surgery include valvular stenosis/regurgitation, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, arrythmias, and residual defects. We report a..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES End-stage congenital heart disease (CHD) in children with heterotaxy syndrome might necessitate a heart transplant (HTx). An HTx in heterotaxy patients can be associated with several technical (e.g...

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Abstract Though pediatric cardiomyopathy is rare in children, there is significant associated morbidity and mortality. Etiology varies from inborn errors of metabolism to familial genetic mutations and myocyte injury. Major..