Abstract Background Intraoperative blood pressure (BP) is a concern in daily clinic anesthesia and contributes to the differences in clinical outcome. We conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare..
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Abstract Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a contagious disease that is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). Health care workers are at risk of infection..
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Abstract Bleeding caused by coagulopathy is common in children undergoing cardiac surgery and causes adverse outcomes. Coagulation testing assists selection of treatments to stop bleeding but has an uncertain role..
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Abstract Objective The hypotension prediction index (HPI) is a novel parameter developed by Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA) that is obtained through an algorithm based on arterial pressure waveform characteristics. Past..
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Abstract Objectives In patients with atherosclerotic disease, minimally invasive cardiac surgery using retrograde perfusion for cardiopulmonary bypass via femoral cannulation (FC) carries a higher risk of brain embolization compared with..
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Abstract Patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often receive renal replacement therapy (RRT). We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis (between January 2000 and September 2020) to assess outcomes..
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Abstract Background During veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), systemic anticoagulation is required to prevent thrombotic complications within the circuit and oxygenator. The unfractionated heparin (UFH) is commonly administered as a..
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Abstract Background Cardiogenic shock is the main cause of death in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndromes, with a high mortality rate. The management of graft thrombosis after coronary artery..
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Abstract Objectives Patients undergoing cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass have variable degrees of blood oxygen tension during surgery. Hyperoxia has been associated with adverse outcomes in critical illness. Data are not available..
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Abstract Artificial lung (AL) membranes are used for blood oxygenation for patients undergoing open-heart surgery or acute lung failures. Current AL technology employs polypropylene and polymethylpentene membranes. Although effective, these..
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Abstract Patient safety is an activity to mitigate preventable patient harm that may occur during the delivery of medical care. The European Board of Anaesthesiology (EBA)/European Union of Medical Specialists..
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Abstract Background/Objectives Endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (Endo-CABG) is a minimally invasive CABG procedure with retrograde arterial perfusion. The main objective of this study is to assess neurocognitive outcome after..
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Abstract Bleeding following cardiac surgery that warrants transfusion of blood products is associated with significant complications, including increased mortality at 1 year following surgery. Factor concentrates, such as prothrombin complex..
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Abstract It is established that coronaviruses are transmitted most through aerosols produced when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. Although there is no clear evidence of person-to-person airborne transmission, it is..
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Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become a major worldwide health threat in just a few weeks. ICU admission and the recourse to extracorporeal organ support, such..
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Abstract Delirium and postoperative neurocognitive disorder are the commonest perioperative complications in patients more than 65 yr of age. However, data suggest that we often fail to screen patients for..
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Abstract Purpose Cardiac complications are common after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). In this study we intended to investigate factors associated with higher alterations in heart rate and their impact on..
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Abstract Rapid global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the resultant clinical illness, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), drove the World Health Organization to declare COVID-19 a..
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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is known to induce acute endothelial dysfunction, which may be central to the pathophysiology of postoperative complications. Preoperative endothelial dysfunction could also be implicated in the..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and serious complication of cardiac surgery, associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. Although the RIFLE criteria serve as..
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Abstract Background Treating severe forms of the acute respiratory distress syndrome and cardiac failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an established therapeutic option. Neonatal or pediatric patients receiving ECMO,..
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Abstract Background The perioperative complications in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have been reported predominantly from developed countries, with a paucity of data..
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El módulo de normo-hipotermia HCU 40 de Maquet es otro ejemplo de innovación. Gracias a la combinación de una tecnología de control de la temperatura demostrada, un rendimiento excelente y..
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• Los dispositivos de normo-hipotermia controlan la temperatura de la sangre del paciente durante la perfusión extracorpórea. Son dispositivos no estériles que se emplean en el quirófano fuera del campo..
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HL 40 ha sido desarrollado en estrecha colaboración con perfusionistas y ampliamente validado en un entorno de quirófano simulado tanto para uso rutinario como para situaciones críticas. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HL40.pdf"]
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With critically ill or injured patients, there’s no time for delay. That’s why Getinge has long been committed to advancing ECLS technology. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CARDIOHELP-SYSTEM.pdf" title="CARDIOHELP SYSTEM"]
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MECC’s compact and less invasive approach has opened the door to concerted interaction between surgeon, perfusionist, and anaesthesiologist resulting in optimized patient management. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MECC-i-FOR-CARDIOHELP-i.pdf" title="MECC-i FOR CARDIOHELP-i"]
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Maquet now offers a complete solution not only for cardiac surgery, but also for extended extracorporeal life support – from tip to tip. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HLS-SET-ADVANCED.pdf" title="HLS SET ADVANCED"]
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Maquet now offers a complete solution not only for cardiac surgery, but also for extended extracorporeal life support – from tip to tip. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HLS-CANNULAE.pdf" title="HLS CANNULAE"]
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