Abstract Objective: Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) is generally based on standards established in the last decade. In recent years, a concept of perfusion management during ECC, goal-directed perfusion (GDP), has emerged..
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Abstract Technical advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have increased the number of cases that maintain longer duration. Long-term use of ECMO results in ECMO-related complications. Anticipation of the life-threatening..
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Abstract Estimating thresholds when a threshold effect exists has important applications in biomedical research. However, models/methods commonly used in the biomedical literature may lead to a biased estimate. For patients..
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Abstract For single-lumen veno-pulmonary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VP ECMO) cannulation in percutaneous technique, vascular ultrasound (U/S) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guidance were used to insert a 7 Fr pulmonary artery..
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Abstract The describes the network of the smallest vessels in our cardiovascular system. On a microcirculatory level, oxygen delivery is determined by the flow of oxygen-carrying in a given single capillary (capillary..
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Abstract I read with keen interest the article by van Minnen et al. on contemporary mechanical ventilation strategies during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The article specifies details on ventilation practices employed in..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a temporary lifesaving treatment for critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Studies demonstrated the feasibility of in-hospital mobilizing during and after..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex and life‐threatening condition characterized by a sudden and profound reduction in cardiac output, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery and organ..
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Abstract National trends show rapid increases in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSD) over the last 20 years. While current literature has not proven a mortality benefit in..
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Abstract Purpose: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) can be used to support severely ill patients with cardiogenic shock. While age is commonly used in patient selection, little is known..
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Abstract Purpose Anemia reduces the blood’s ability to carry and deliver oxygen. Following cardiac surgery, anemia is very common and affects up to 90% of patients. Nevertheless, there is a..
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Dose-dependent influence of red blood cell transfusion volume on adverse outcomes in cardiac surgery
Abstract Introduction Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is associated with adverse outcomes, but there are few studies on the RBC volume. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intraoperative..
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Abstract Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the effect of a homemade autotransfusion pressure-control system on the regulation of negative pressure and to clarify the influence of different negative pressures..
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Abstract Background Nontechnical skills in cardiac surgery are vital in ensuring patient safety in the operating room (OR). To train these skills in a simulation-based scenario, a collection of commonly..
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Abstract Introduction: Nowadays, many cardiac surgery teams are adopting the goal-directed perfusion (GDP) strategy in their practice to maintain optimal perfusion during cardiac surgeries and improve patient outcomes. Furthermore, it plays..
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Abstract Direct true lumen through aortic for during surgery for acute Stanford type A was reported by Jacob, followed by Conzelmann who used a tourniquet to snag the . Since 2013, Samurai cannulation, a modified version..
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Abstract There has been an increase in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to bridge critically ill patients to lung transplant (LTX). This study evaluates how ambulatory status on..
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Abstract Background Autotransfusion following vaginal delivery has not been as widely adopted and existing data on this topic are limited to small case series. Methods This is a single-center retrospective..
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Abstract Background: This study investigated the clinical outcomes at the minimum and maximum levels of hematocrit (HCT) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in low-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)..
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Abstract Background The most common complication of thoracic aortic disease with shaggy aorta is cerebral infarction. We have performed “low-flow perfusion” as a method of extracorporeal circulation to prevent cerebral..
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Abstract Objective: Postoperative delirium (POD) is strongly associated with poor early and long-term prognosis in cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This study aimed to develop dynamic prediction models for..
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Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have been shown to lessen surgical insult, promote recovery, and improve postoperative clinical outcomes across a number of specialty operations. A core tenet..
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Abstract Left ventricular (LV) unloading has been shown to improve survival for patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support for cardiogenic shock. A mortality benefit has been shown..
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Abstract Purpose: We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of anemia and anemia severity on patient outcomes in cardiac surgery and determine whether preoperative treatments..
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Abstract Background and objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been successfully and widely used in adult patients for the past 5 years. About 50% of these patients can survive and are..
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Abstract Purpose A human cadaveric model combining standard lung protective mechanical ventilation and modified cardiac bypass techniques was developed to allow investigation into automated modes of detection of venous air..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Arterial hyperoxemia may cause end-organ damage secondary to the increased formation of free oxygen radicals. The clinical evidence on postoperative lung toxicity from arterial hyperoxemia during cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract Sepsis is a life-changing condition that can occur undergoing . It is characterized by a dysregulated inflammatory response to infection, often leading to higher rates of organ dysfunction and mortality. The..
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Abstract Background This study aims to improve nursing students’ ability to care for critically ill patients through education in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nursing. Methods This study developed a virtual..
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Abstract Objective Lung transplantation remains limited by the shortage of healthy organs. Cross-circulation with a healthy swine recipient provides a durable physiologic environment to recover injured donor lungs. In a..
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