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Cardiopulmonary Bypass Duration and the Incidence of Pressure Injuries in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery

A Retrospective Cohort Study Purpose The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration and the incidence of pressure injuries (PIs) in patients undergoing..

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Impact of Staff Turnover during Cardiac Surgical Procedures

Abstract Objective The impact of staff turnover during cardiac procedures is unknown. Accurate inventory of sharps (needles/blades) requires attention by surgical teams, and sharp count errors result in delays, can..

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Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs. Fresh Frozen Plasma in Adult Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery – A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (PROPHESY…

Summary There is equipoise regarding the use of prothrombin complex concentrate vs. fresh frozen plasma in bleeding patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We performed a pilot randomised controlled trial to determine..

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Impact of Permissive Hypercapnia on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Postoperative Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Valve Replacement

Abstract Background Cardiac valve replacement (CVR) is currently the main surgical treatment for patients with valvular heart diseases (VHD). Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is one of the most serious complications..

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Goal-Directed Perfusion to Reduce Acute Kidney Injury after Paediatric Cardiac Surgery (GDP-Akip): Study Protocol for A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial

Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) occurs in up to 40%~60% of paediatric patients and increases postoperative morbidity and mortality. A goal-directed perfusion (GDP) strategy aimed at maintaining..

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Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: Who and How.

Patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support frequently develop renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). RRT may be performed via a dialysis catheter based approach or via the ECMO..

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