Abstract Objective Weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) usually is performed without clear guidelines; yet, patients still die after removal of extracorporeal circulation because of inadequate heart or..
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Abstract Background Microcirculatory disturbances following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are thought to be at the origin of organ dysfunction, although few studies have correlated microvascular alterations with outcome...
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Abstract Background Obesity is suggested to reduce postoperative bleeding in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) but perioperative hemostasis variations have not been studied. Therefore, we investigated the..
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the success and complication rates of a single center’s multidisciplinary approach to transvenous lead extraction. Setting One university hospital. Participants One hundred ninety-five patients scheduled for..
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Abstract Background Prior studies have implicated transfusion as a risk factor for mortality in coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). To further our understanding of the true association between transfusion..
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Abstract Background. Invasive Mycobacterium chimaera infections were diagnosed in 2012 in 2 heart surgery patients on extracorporeal circulation. We launched an outbreak investigation to identify the source and extent of the potential outbreak..
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Abstract Background Severe post‐operative bleeding in cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We hypothesized that variation in genetic susceptibility contributes to post‐operative bleeding in addition to clinical..
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Abstract The maintenance of an adequate oxygen supply to tissues after congenital heart surgery is essential for good outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of..
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Abstract Background: We designed a non-invasive, observational, real-time study, using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess the in vivo effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on patients’ skeletal muscle as well as..
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Abstract Purpose of review To provide an update of research findings regarding the protection strategies utilized for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), including perioperative ventilatory strategies, different anesthetic regimens, and..
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Cardiogenic Shock The unresolved clinical challenge. Cardiogenic shock (CS) can present in many different stages. It ranges from those at high risk of developing shock to those critically ill with..
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Smaller catheters are better for the patient, potentially reducing vascular complications. Sensation 7 Fr. is the smallest IAB catheter available today. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ca_sensation_brochure_9878_rev_a_eng-en-global_compressed.pdf"]
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System performs Flat Arterial Pressure (A.P.) Surveillance checks and monitors for sustained loss of pulsatility on A.P. trace when pulsatility is expected [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cardiosave_operation_guide-en-non_us_compressed.pdf"]
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IAB therapy using a larger volume Sensation Plus® or Mega® balloon appears effective as a first line percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) strategy in a large fraction of critically ill..
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Complete, accurate and consistent digital data management reduces the burden of peri and post-procedural case documentation. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/metavision_perfusion_brochure-en-global_compressed.pdf"]
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The advanced perfusion features of the HL 40 support appropriate treatment. A familiar, perfusionist-developed interface minimizes the learning curve to reduce use errors. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hl_40_brochure_mcp_br_10113_en-en-non_us_japan_compressed.pdf"]
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Maquet’s heater-cooler unit HCU 40 is another current example of this innovation. Combining proven temperaturecontrol technology with outstanding performance and unique usability, the HCU 40 provides benefits for both the..
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Heater-cooler devices control the patient’s blood temperature during extracorporeal perfusion. They are non-sterile devices used in the operating room outside the sterile fi eld. They have never been considered sterile..
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Abstract Summary To date, data regarding the efficacy and safety of administering fibrinogen concentrate in cardiac surgery are limited. Studies are limited by their low sample size and large heterogeneity..
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Abstract We report the case of a 47 year old male who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome after bariatric surgery, requiring a venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. An inadequate extracorporeal membrane..
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Abstract Background The effect of nitric oxide (NO) on renal function is controversial in critical illness. We performed a systematic meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis to determine the effect of..
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Abstract Thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction induced by extracorporeal blood circulation are thought to contribute to postsurgical bleeding complications in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). In this study,..
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Abstract Background: Neonates are at high risk of bleeding after open-heart surgery. We sought to determine pre-operative and intra-operative risk factors for increased bleeding after neonatal open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract Background: Renal failure is a common occurrence in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock including those supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Prevalence and outcome of acute and chronic kidney..
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Abstract Introduction: We have been developing a closed-circuit cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system (“Dihead CPB”) for application during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve surgery. To strive for minimal hemolysis..
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Abstract Background support (ECMO) typically requires multiple and is associated with frequent bleeding complications. Blood transfusions are known to increase morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, which may extend to..
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Abstract Objectives During cardiac surgery, circulating red blood cells (RBCs) are at risk of exposure to environmental factors during and transfusion of stored RBCs. For this study, the authors observed morphological..
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Abstract Background Levosimendan, a calcium sensitizer and potassium channel opener, has been demonstrated to improve myocardial function without increasing oxygen consumption and to show protective effects in other organs. Recently,..
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Abstract Objective To conduct a pilot feasibility and physiologic efficacy study of high-dose vitamin C in patients with vasoplegia after cardiac surgery. Design Prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Setting Two..
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