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Development of the Korean Patient Safety Incidents Code Classification System

Abstract Objectives  Attempts to understand patient safety using administrative data in Korea have been rare. This study develops a Korean patient safety incident code classification system and identifies its characteristics..

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Endoaortic Balloon Occlusion in Totally Endoscopic and Percutaneous Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Previous studies have shown that the endoaortic balloon occlusion (EABO) can provide satisfactory aortic cross-clamping with comparable surgical outcomes to thoracic aortic clamping in the setting of minimally invasive..

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Addressing Patient Safety Hazards Using Critical Incident Reporting in Hospitals: A Systematic Review

Abstract Introduction  Critical incident reporting systems (CIRS) are in use worldwide. They are designed to improve patient care by detecting and analyzing critical and adverse patient events and by taking..

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Helping healthcare teams to debrief effectively: associations of debriefers’ actions and participants’ reflections during team debriefings

Abstract Background Debriefings help teams learn quickly and treat patients safely. However, many clinicians and educators report to struggle with leading debriefings. Little empirical knowledge on optimal debriefing processes is available...

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Building cardiac surgical programs in lower-middle income countries

Abstract Objectives Medical care in low-income countries is often limited by inadequate resources, treatment facilities, and the necessary infrastructure for healthcare delivery. We hypothesized that the development of an independently..

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Measuring operating theatre nurses’ perceptions of safety culture using the SCORE questionnaire

Abstract Background: Tackling operating theatre waiting lists may focus healthcare organisations’ attention on increased productivity while downplaying safety concerns. Aim: To explore safety culture in a perioperative department from operating..

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Diagnosis, pathophysiology and preventive strategies for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a narrative review

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication of cardiac surgery and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity, accompanied by a substantial economic burden. The pathogenesis..

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Clinical Predictive Tool for Pediatric Cardiac Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy and Ultrafiltration

Abstract Fluid overload is common among pediatric cardiac patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and is often treated with in-line ultrafiltration (UF) or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). We assessed whether..

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ECMO adverse events for pediatric clinical trials - ECMO central

Presenters: Peta Alexander (Boston Children's Hospital, Boston/USA) Ryan Barbaro (Motts Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor/USA)Moderators: Matteo di Nardo (Rome/Italy) Alain Combes (Paris/France)  

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How to manage RCA ostial implantation site

How to manage RCA ostial implantation site in an extreme patient in the ICU with Reattachment without usage of CPB just by simple reattachment carefully.   [playlist ids="38792"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian..

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New horizons for reduction of blood use: Patient blood management

Abstract A countrywide study over the eras indicates overuse of blood transfusion can have considerable risks to patients accompanied by significant costs of blood transfusion for patients, hospitals, and health-care..

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Operative Outcomes of Women Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in the US, 2011 to 2020

Abstract Importance  It has been reported that women undergoing coronary artery bypass have higher mortality and morbidity compared with men but it is unclear if the difference has decreased over the..

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An Update on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Following Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is extremely prevalent following cardiac surgery. The increasing patient age and comorbidity profile increases their susceptibility to cognitive impairment. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms leading to cognitive..

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VA-ECMO Cardiac Support During Liver Transplant: A Case Report

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rescue therapy for cardiovascular collapse during and after liver transplantation (LT). According to the most recent guidelines, patients with severe cardiomyopathy are excluded..

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Bentall and management of PVL (Redo)

Redo operation of AVR and MVR into Bental and management of PVL. [playlist ids="38781"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..

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Haematic antegrade repriming to enhance recovery after cardiac surgery from the perfusionist side

Abstract Background: New era of cardiac surgery aims to provide an enhanced postoperative recovery through the implementation of every step of the process. Thus, perfusion strategy should adopt evidence-based measures..

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Use of Image Guidance During Pediatric Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation: A Survey of the American Pediatric Surgical Association

Abstract This study evaluated practices for image guidance during placement of bicaval dual-lumen (BCDL) venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) cannulas in pediatric and adolescent patients and elucidates reasoning behind surgeon..

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Relationship between perioperative cardiopulmonary bypass time, platelet count, fibrinogen level, rotational thromboelastometry data, antithrombin level, and blood loss volume and…

Abstract Introduction We hypothesized that perioperative fibrinogen level, platelet count, and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) data values decrease in proportion to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, particularly in patients who underwent deep..

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Optimal oxygen and mean arterial blood pressure targets after cardiac arrest

Abstract Most resuscitated cardiac arrest patients die in the intensive care unit due to hypoxic brain injury []. The pathophysiological process includes disturbed cerebral autoregulation resulting in inadequate blood flow..

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Setting and Monitoring of Mechanical Ventilation During Venovenous ECMO

Introduction In patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS), mechanical ventilation can cause ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) through multiple mecha-nisms, including volutrauma, barotrauma, atelectrauma,myotrauma, and biotrauma [1]. In the most..

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Prevalence and Severity of Aortic Regurgitation Due to a Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (Impella 5.0): A Retrospective Observational Study

Abstract Objectives Placement of the Impella 5.0 percutaneous left ventricular assist device may cause aortic regurgitation (AR) due to malcoaptation of the aortic leaflets. The authors investigated the prevalence and..

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Supraglottic airway devices are associated with asphyxial physiology after prolonged CPR in patients with refractory Out-of-Hospital cardiac arrest presenting for…

Abstract Background Multiple randomized clinical trials have compared specific airway management strategies during ACLS with conflicting results. However, patients with refractory cardiac arrest died in almost all cases without the..

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LV huge aneurysm and ischemic MR

Patient with 3VD and LV aneurysm huge and Severe Ischemic MR [playlist ids="38732"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of..

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Additional Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Pump Without an Oxygenator for Transseptal Left Atrial Decompression: A Case Report

Abstract A 63-year-old man developed chest pain and dyspnea. Venoarterial-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was applied to the patient due to failing heart after percutaneous coronary intervention. We used an..

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Discontinuation of ECMO, a review with a note on Indian scenario

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has strikingly progressed over the last 20 years in the management of adult and pediatric severe respiratory and cardiac dysfunctions refractory to conventional management. In this..

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Elective and non-elective endomyocardial biopsy in heart transplant patients and procedural outcomes: An IMPACT registry analysis

Abstract Background Endomyocardial biopsies are standard of care for transplant surveillance, however the procedural risks are not well established, especially in children. The purpose of the study was therefore to..

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Ex-situ oxygenated hypothermic machine perfusion in donation after circulatory death heart transplantation following either direct procurement or in-situ normothermic regional…

Abstract Background Heart transplantation in donation after circulatory death (DCD) relies on warm perfusion using either in situ normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) or ex situ normothermic machine perfusion. In this..

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Timing of Active Left Ventricular Unloading in Patients on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy

Abstract Background It is currently unclear if active left ventricular (LV) unloading should be used as a primary treatment strategy or as a bailout in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS)..

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