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SMARTCANULA Selection Chart

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SMARTCANULA Conferences/Events 2024

You can meet us and learn more about SmartCanula at these events. We are waiting for you!   SECCE (National Cardiac Surgery Congress) – 2024, June 5-7 – Madrid, Spain..

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VENOUS SMARTCANULA

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ECMO: Physiology and Patient Interactions Live Broadcast - May 17th

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Describe the main components of the ECMO circuit from venous cannula to arterial cannula & the physiology of each component. If you see an orange PRINT YOUR CERTIFICATE..

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28th Brazilian Congress of Pediatric congenital heart diseases pediatric Cardiology intervention and pediatric cardiac surgery - Oct 16/19

Multidisciplinary Symposium Dear colleagues, It is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to participate in the 28th Brazilian Congress of Congenital Heart Diseases, Pediatric Cardiology, Intervention, and Pediatric Cardiac..

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Why Simulation Matters: A Systematic Review on Medical Errors Occurring During Simulated Health Care

Abstract Background  Over the past decade, the implementation of simulation education in health care has increased exponentially. Simulation-based education allows learners to practice patient care in a controlled, psychologically safe..

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Perioperative Glycemic Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review

Abstract Diabetes and hyperglycemic events in cardiac surgical patients are associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. The causes of , the abnormal fluctuations in  concentrations, in the  include surgical stress, surgical techniques, medications..

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Procedural and Surgical Safety Checklists: Video in Clinical Anesthesia

Abstract It is estimated that many of the complications that occur within the hospital setting are associated with surgical procedures. While some complications, such as sepsis and bleeding, are affected..

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Development and validation of a machine learning prediction model for perioperative red blood cell transfusions in cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective Several machine learning (ML) models have been used in perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion risk for cardiac surgery with limited  and no external validation. Hence, we sought to..

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Normothermic Regional Perfusion is an Emerging Cost-Effective Alternative in Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) in Heart Transplantation

Abstract In donation after circulatory death (DCD) organ transplantation, normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) restores oxygenated blood flow following cardiac arrest and reverses warm ischemia. Recently, NRP has also been used..

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Comparison of Blood Concentration and Weight-Based Heparin and Protamine Dosing Strategies for Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background: The conventional method of heparin and protamine management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is based on total body weight which fails to account for the heterogeneous response to heparin in each patient...

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Antithrombin Levels and Heparin Responsiveness during Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Prospective Single-center Cohort Study

Abstract Unfractionated heparin, administered during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to prevent thromboembolic events, largely depends on plasma antithrombin for its antithrombotic effects. Decreased heparin responsiveness seems frequent on extracorporeal membrane..

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Treatment Strategies and Outcomes of Right Ventricular Failure Post Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: An INTERMACS Analysis

Abstract Right heart failure (RHF) management after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation includes inotropes, right ventricular mechanical support, and heart transplantation. The purpose of this study is to compare..

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Target flow deviations on the cardiopulmonary bypass cause postoperative delirium in cardiothoracic surgery—a retrospective study evaluating temporal fluctuations of perfusion…

Abstract OBJECTIVES Postoperative delirium (POD) is common, costly and associated with long-term morbidity and increased mortality. We conducted a cohort study to assess the contribution of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to..

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Factors Influencing Anti-Xa Assays: A Multicenter Prospective Study in Critically Ill and Noncritically Ill Patients Receiving Unfractionated Heparin

Abstract Background The presence of dextran sulfate (DS) in reagents and the type of blood collection tube (citrate/citrated-theophylline-adenosine-dipyridamole [CTAD]) can lead to discrepancies between unfractionated heparin (UFH) anti-Xa levels. Objectives ..

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Adaptive strategies used by surgical teams under pressure: an interview study among senior healthcare professionals in four major hospitals in…

Abstract Background Healthcare systems are operating under substantial pressures, and often simply cannot provide the standard of care they aspire to within the available resources. Organisations, managers, and individual clinicians..

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The effects of prone position ventilation on patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome after cardiac surgery

Abstract Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of prone position ventilation treatment on patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. Methods: Clinical data were collected from 93..

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The anatomy of safe surgical teams: an interview-based qualitative study among members of surgical teams at tertiary referral hospitals in…

Abstract Background In spite of the global implementation of surgical safety checklists to improve patient safety, patients undergoing surgical procedures remain vulnerable to a high risk of potentially preventable complications..

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Impact of Intraoperative Allogeneic Platelet Transfusion on Healthcare-Associated Infections in Cardiac Surgery: Insights From a Large Single-Center Cohort Study

Abstract Objectives Despite significant improvement in patient blood management, cardiac surgery remains a high hemorrhagic risk procedure. Platelet transfusion is used commonly to treat thrombocytopenia-associated perioperative bleeding. Allogeneic platelet transfusion..

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Assessment of a goal-directed perfusion strategy through an oxygen delivery audit

Abstract Introduction Evidence supports the role of oxygen delivery (DO2) in ameliorating acute kidney injury (AKI). While instrumentation for continuous DO2 measurement exists, a simplified method has been reported for targeting..

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3D models of the cardiac conduction system in healthy neonatal human hearts

Abstract Iatrogenic damage to the cardiac conduction system (CCS) remains a significant risk during congenital heart surgery. Current surgical best practice involves using superficial anatomical landmarks to locate and avoid..

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Can ChatGPT transform cardiac surgery and heart transplantation?

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with many benefits, but also risks when applied to healthcare and cardiac surgery in particular. Surgeons must be aware of AI and..

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Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal to Avoid Invasive Ventilation During Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: VENT-AVOID Trial – A Randomized…

Abstract Rationale: It is unclear whether extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) can reduce the rate of intubation or the total time on invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in adults experiencing an exacerbation of chronic..

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Alternative blood transfusion triggers: a narrative review

Abstract Background Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin levels, is a global public health concern. Anemia is an independent factor worsening outcomes in various patient groups. Blood transfusion has been the..

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Carboxyhemoglobin in Cardiac Surgery Patients and Its Association with Risk Factors and Biomarkers of Hemolysis

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hemolysis. Yet, there is no easily available and frequently measured marker to monitor this hemolysis. However, carboxyhemoglobin (CO-Hb), formed..

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Dissolved Oxygen Relevantly Contributes to Systemic Oxygenation During Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract When determining extracorporeal oxygen transfer (VMLO2) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) dissolved oxygen is often considered to play a subordinate role due to its poor solubility in..

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Advancing cardiotomy suction practices for coronary surgery via multidisciplinary collaborative learning

Abstract Objective Professional standards recommend stopping cardiotomy suction at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass before protamine administration based on perceived safety concerns. This study evaluated a multidisciplinary collaborative quality-improvement intervention..

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Pulsatile ECMO: The Future of Mechanical Circulatory Support for Severe Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract The utilization of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) has increased significantly over the last 40 years for stabilization of salvageable patients; however, there has not been much improvement in..

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SMARTCANULA

  SMART CONCEPT Smartcanula in Heart Surgery: Superior Blood Flow and Minimized Trauma! Discover our smartcanula, designed to improve cardiac surgery outcomes. Achieve superior blood flow with a smaller access..

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