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Abstract Study objective To evaluate the impact of a dynamic arterial elastance guided  weaning strategy on the occurrence of  (AKI) in  with  after cardiac surgery. Design A post-hoc analysis of a monocentric . Setting A..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  Increasing evidence from randomised controlled trials supports the implementation of a six-measure care bundle proposed by the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines in patients at high..

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Abstract Background We aimed to compare the frequency of acute kidney injury (AKI) and its effects on mortality and morbidity with different classification systems in pediatric patients who had surgery..

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Abstract Background The purpose of this Neonatal and Pediatric Heart and Renal Outcomes Network study was to describe the  and outcomes of cardiac surgery–associated  (CS-AKI) after cardiac surgery without  (non-CPB). Methods We performed..

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Abstract Objective To investigate if oxygen delivery index during  (DO2I) was more strongly associated with  (AKI), the higher the patient's preoperative pulse pressure (PP). Design Retrospective cohort of 1064 patients undergoing cardiac..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication of cardiac surgery and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity, accompanied by a substantial economic burden. The pathogenesis..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most common major complications of cardiac surgery, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Cardiac surgery-associated AKI has a complex,..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) has a number of preoperative and intraoperative risk factors. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) factors have not yet been elucidated in a single..

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Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate the incidence and to identify risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonates undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with a..

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Abstract Objectives The study objectives were to describe the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of acute kidney injury after cardiopulmonary bypass in Jamaica. Method We performed a review of the..

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Join us for a special program with guest faculty, Luis Navar, Ph.D and Supaporn Kulthinee, Ph.D. Our guest faculty have extensive experience in physiology with a focus on renal physiology...

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Katie Kim, RN describes and discusses hemodynamic monitoring in the critical care unit.  Katie and the panel dive into advanced hemodynamic monitoring and how these monitoring practices help improve outcomes..

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The learner will be able to describe the physiologic principles of urine production and discuss how cardiopulmonary bypass effects urine production and the potential development of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)...

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Joe Basha, CCP discusses the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy CRRT in the critical care unit and how in selected patients, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) may be superior..

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Excellent discussion and review of opinions and data from key opinion leaders in the area cardiac surgery.  Discussions about patient outcomes, safety, effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, appropriateness and when an off..

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Intensivist, Juan Carlos Zubieta, MD discusses common electrolyte disturbances seen in the critical care unit patient and how to address these for improved patient outcomes.  Dr. Zubieta discusses how to..

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The learner will be able to discuss what Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is and factors that influence its development. The learner will be able to discuss the RIFLE, AKIN, and..

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John Ingram, CCP lectures and discusses how organs interact with each other with hormonal signals.  

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How ECMO contributes to maintaining kidney dysfunction and casually participates in the development of AKI (Acute Kidney Injury).      

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Super lecture and discussion around management of the Critical Care Unit patient.  Common problems if the ICU patient.  What is the role of the CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).   

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Joe Basha, CCP and Minh Tran, CCP review what Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) is and the differences between CVVH and Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD).  Also described are the differences in diffusive..

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Nathan Bedair, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP take a deeper look at Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration and examine the advantages of CVVH over Intermittent Hemodialysis for the removal of pro-inflammatory mediators..

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Renal Function, AKI, and Fluid Balance for the Perfusionist - 2.0  

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Renal Function, AKI, and Fluid Balance for the perfusionist.