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CABG 5 grafts with cross clamp

Patient with very very poor CAD in CAG and cutoff RCA and LAD undergone off pump complete revascularisation with 5 grafts with cross clamp but teaching note is without usage..

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Challenges for Emergent Combined Cesarean Delivery and Type A Aortic Dissection Repair Including Bleeding Management in the Setting of Full…

Abstract Type A aortic dissection is rare in young females; however, it is associated with a high mortality rate. This case report describes a 30-year-old female at 38 weeks of..

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ECMO During COVID-19: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons/Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Survey

Abstract Background The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Workforce on Critical Care and the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization sought to identify how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the..

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Effect of Autotransfusion in HCC Surgery on Survival and Recurrence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background: The chronic blood shortage has forced clinicians to seek alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusions during surgery. Due to anatomic uniqueness resulting in a vast vasculature, liver surgery can..

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Healthcare professionals’ perception of safety culture and the Operating Room (OR) Black Box technology before clinical implementation: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Introduction Comprehensive data capture systems such as the Operating Room Black Box (OR Black Box) are becoming more widely implemented to access quality data in the complex environment of the..

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Outcomes of heparinized adult veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients managed with low and high activated partial thromboplastin time targets: A…

Abstract Introduction There are no randomized controlled trials comparing low and high activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) targets in heparinized adult veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients. Our systematic..

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The Use of Autotransfusion in Trauma Surgery

Abstract Autotransfusion, also known as autologous transfusion, is a technique that involves collecting a patient's own blood before or during surgery and then transfusing it back into the patient. This..

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Prehabilitation of Cardiac Surgical Patients, Part 1: Anemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Abstract The concept of “prehabilitation” consists of screening for and identification of pre-existing disorders followed by medical optimization. This is performed for many types of surgery, but may have profound..

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Association of Intraoperative Red Blood Cell Transfusions with Venous Thromboembolism and Adverse Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Objective: We determined whether intraoperative packed red blood cell transfusion (PRBC) was associated with a higher incidence of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolic (HA-VTE) complications and adverse outcomes after isolated coronary artery..

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ECMO puesta al día

Abstract Oxigenación de membrana extracorpórea en pediatría. Una puesta al día INTRODUCCIÓN La ECMO o ECLS (Extracorporeal Life Support) es una terapia que utiliza un "bypass" cardiopulmonar parcial (ECMO veno..

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Results of concomitant groin-free percutaneous temporary RVAD support using a centrifugal pump with a double-lumen jugular venous cannula in LVAD…

Abstract Background Modern left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have evolved to become standard of care in severe heart failure (HF) patients. Right HF (RHF) is a major complication responsible for..

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Predictors of Mediastinal Exploration While on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Cardiac surgical patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are at increased risk for hemorrhage due to necessary anticoagulation, in-situ cannulas, and disturbed hemostasis. We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional study..

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The rate and assessment of muscle wasting during critical illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Patients with critical illness can lose more than 15% of muscle mass in one week, and this can have long-term detrimental effects. However, there is currently no synthesis..

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Three simple but interesting transthoracic echocardiographic road maps for proximal superior vena cava visualisation in healthy young adults

Abstract Background Although much is known about the technical aspects of  visualization, it is much less about its counterpart: the  (SVC). The aims of this study therefore, were to describe in detail..

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ExtraCorporeal Simulation Verona

Corso di simulazione “Gestione di Incidenti ed Emergenze in Circolazione Extracorporea” per Tecnici di Fisiopatologia Cardiocircolatoria e Perfusione Cardiovascolare  Il corso verrà svolto presso il Centro di Simulazione e Formazione..

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Impact Between the Favorable and Unfavorable criteria for initiating ECPR and Clinical Outcomes

Abstract Impact Between the Favorable and Unfavorable criteria for initiating ECPR and Clinical Outcomes

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Outcomes of heparinized adult veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients managed with low and high activated partial thromboplastin time targets: A…

Abstract Introduction There are no randomized controlled trials comparing low and high activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) targets in heparinized adult veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients. Our systematic..

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Hemadsorption in patients requiring V-A ECMO support: Comparison of Cytosorb versus Jafron HA330

Abstract Background ECMO support is associated with the development of a systemic hyper-inflammatory response, which may become quite significant and extreme in some cases. We hypothesize that Cytosorb or Jafron..

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Variation in Survival After Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories in the United States

Abstract Background In-hospital cardiac arrest during cardiac catheterization is not uncommon. The extent of variation in survival after cardiac arrest occurring in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) and underlying factors..

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Comparative outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for COVID-19 delivered in experienced European centres during successive SARS-CoV-2 variant outbreaks (ECMO-SURGES): an…

Abstract Background To inform future research and practice, we aimed to investigate the outcomes of patients who received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to..

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Multiparameters associated to successful weaning from VA ECMO in adult patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest: Systematic review and…

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a form of temporary mechanical circulatory support and simultaneous extracorporeal gas exchange for acute cardiorespiratory failure, including refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) and..

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Is cardiopulmonary bypass standby still required for laser lead extractions?

Abstract Objective Over the last two decades there has been an increase in the number of cardiac implantable electronic devices and consequently, there has also been an increased need for..

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The ebb and flow of cardiac lymphatics: a tidal wave of new discoveries

Abstract The heart is imbued with a vast lymphatic network that is responsible for fluid homeostasis and immune cell trafficking. Disturbances in the forces that regulate microvascular fluid movement can..

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Interventions to facilitate interprofessional collaboration in the operating theatre: A scoping review

Abstract Background: Ineffective collaboration can increase adverse events in the operating theatre. When professionals work collaboratively, they are more likely to improve patient safety and outcomes. Aim: To identify interprofessional..

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Does Root Cause Analysis Improve Patient Safety? A Systematic Review at the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract Background and Objectives:  While root cause analysis (RCA) is used to analyze medical errors with a systems approach, evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing patient harm remains sparse. The..

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Effect of mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass on end-expiratory lung volume in the perioperative period of cardiac surgery: an observational…

Abstract Background Many studies explored the impact of ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) period with conflicting results. Functional residual capacity or End Expiratory Lung Volume (EELV) may be disturbed after..

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Hydromorphone Compared to Fentanyl in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Fentanyl is commonly used in critically ill patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Fentanyl’s lipophilicity and protein binding may contribute to a sequestration of the drug in the ECMO..

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S Children Undergoing Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease: A Narrative Literature Review

Abstract Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a significant source of pediatric morbidity and mortality. As in other fields of medicine, studies have demonstrated racial and ethnic disparities in congenital heart..

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Infected clot from SVC to RA and TV and RVOT

Patient with SVCS and bacterial endocarditis and extension of infected clot from SVC to RA and TV and RVOT just like embolism undergone bicaval cannulation and total inflow superior to..

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