Abstract Background The management of the oxygenator can be prolonged in the long-term procedures especially during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for bridge to transplant or bridge to recovery. Long-term use..
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Abstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit obligates the administration of systemic anticoagulation to avoid patient and circuit thrombosis. Identifying an optimal approach for achievement of target pharmacologic..
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Abstract Background The preferred configuration for bridging patients with respiratory failure while awaiting is venovenous (VV ECMO). However, the protective effect of VV ECMO on the lung, as well as the underlying..
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Introduction The startling revelation that one fifth of health expenditure makes little contribution to good health outcomes is surely a call to action to tackle waste in the delivery of care...
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Abstract An increasing number of patients on systemic present for cardiac surgery, and cardiac anesthesiologists should be well-informed on their management in the . (DOACs), including and , are an attractive alternative to warfarin due..
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Abstract Sepsis and Tachycardia – Aetiologic Factors During sepsis, the sympathetic nervous system plays a key role in maintaining cardiac output and blood pressure. This is achieved through changes in..
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Abstract The use of agitated saline contrast (ASC) during echocardiographic examinations is a well-established practice, most commonly performed to identify atrial septal abnormalities in the context of stroke. In the..
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Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V–V ECMO) has an established evidence base in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and has seen exponential growth in its use over the past decades...
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Abstract Metabolism management plays an essential role in extracorporeal technologies. There are different metabolic management devices integrated to extracorporeal devices; the most commonly used and accepted metabolic target in adult..
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Abstract Healthcare providers are expected to communicate, coordinate and collaborate with people both within and outside their formal team on a regular basis, often with individuals from different professions, specialties..
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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