Abstract Objectives This investigation explores flow disruptions observed during cardiothoracic surgery and how they serve to disconnect anesthesia providers from their primary task. We can improve our understanding of this..
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Abstract We read with interest the recently-published article by Winiszewski et al. detailing the prevalence and risk factors associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulae-related infections (CRIs). Winiszewski highlights a number of..
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Abstract Background Anticoagulation is important for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Heparin is widely used; however, in some cases, it is not suitable for patients. Bivalirudin has been recently proposed for..
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Abstract The cardiac surgery operating room is a high-risk and complex environment in which multiple experts work as a team to provide safe and excellent care to patients. During the..
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A 41- year-old male patient with no pathological history presented to the hospital with colic-type abdominal pain in the right hypochondrium associated with a history of fever over a few..
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Efficacy of Del Nido Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Procedures with Prolonged Aortic Cross Clamp Time
Abstract Purpose Equivalent myocardial protection and clinical outcomes have been demonstrated with the use of del Nido (DC) when compared to blood cardioplegia (BC) in adult isolated CABG and valve..
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Surgical technique of pediatric heart harvest in patient with previous antrolateral thoracotomy and unfortunately brain death heart was used for transplantation because of absence of other associated anomalies and neither..
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Abstract This review presents an integrated approach to the analysis of myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury and the modulating influence of myocardial conditioning during the evolution of acute myocardial infarction..
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Abstract Background: Nitroglycerin facilitates microcirculation and oxygen delivery through vasodilation. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of nitroglycerin-induced vasodilation and potential hypotension on tissue perfusion under..
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Abstract Hypoxemic arrests due to severe traumatic pulmonary injury may not respond to usual medical support. Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) can be life-saving; adequate flows are needed in this setting..
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Abstract Both overfeeding and underfeeding critically ill children are problematic. This prospective pilot study evaluated the resting energy expenditure in infants and children requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. An..
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Abstract Background The optimal strategy of weaning veno-arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains poorly described. Pump-controlled retrograde trial off (PCRTO) involves serial decremental pump revolutions until a retrograde flow..
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Abstract Background: Venovenous ECMO is a lifesaving technique for patients with severe respiratory failure. Management of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels at ECMO start is crucial, as recent studies found an association..
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Abstract Background Over recent years, a number of enhanced recovery programs have appeared in first, adult colorectal surgery, and subsequently many other adult surgical specialties. Increasing interest in this approach..
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Abstract We assessed the accuracy of Masimo O3™ regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) readings by comparing them with reference values and evaluated the relationship between rSO2 and somatic tissue oxygen saturation..
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Abstract Few patients with coronavirus disease 2019–associated severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) require veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Prolonged VV-ECMO support necessitates repeated oxygenator replacement, increasing the risk for..
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Abstract Purpose. Cardiac surgery is characterized by a high risk of complications related to perioperative bleeding. Guidelines suggest the use of local algorithms based on perioperative point-of-care tests to assess and..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Hyperreninemia after cardiac surgery is associated with cardiovascular instability. Angiotensin II (AT-II) could potentially attenuate hyperreninemia while maintaining target blood pressure. This study assesses the association between AT-II..
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Abstract Pediatric patients, especially neonates and infants, undergoing cardiac surgery, are at particularly high risk for developing surgical bleeding. After separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), excessive bleeding in children frequently..
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90 years old patient with ascending aorta aneurysm and dissection undergone philadelphia operation and aortic wrapping with good post op course femoral artery and vein cannulation sternotomy and relasd aortopulmonay..
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Patient with huge Left atrial myxoma and recent CVA myxoma partially was attached to the mitral valve annulus so i completely excised myxoma repaired with autologous pericardial patch. [gallery ids="28682,28686"]..
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Perfusion training and service delivery in Thailand - Supapon Kulthinee International outreach of the ABCP - Ann Guercio, CCP Re-Entering the clinical perfusion - William Watson, CP Open discussion Joe..
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GASOMETRIA NA CEC Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp..
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Central ECMO cannulation in patient with severe biventricular failure as well as lung failure with extension tube graft patient bilateral lower exterimities were completely occluded so peripheral cannulation were impossible..
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Patient with annamalous coronary arteries both right and left coronary arteries from single right coronary ostia undergone reimplantation after separation from origin. [playlist ids="28654"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..
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Over the last two years, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a therapy for COVID-related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and continues to be a successful therapy for ARDS..
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Abstract Introduction Preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) can be used to reduce the exposure of allogeneic blood transfusion in patients undergoing elective surgery. Better blood management to avoid anaemia and reduce..
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Abstract Introduction: Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high risk, low-volume technology. Infrequency of this technology and associated complications may translate to unfamiliarity of identification and management of potentially..
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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a treatment for acute respiratory failure that can provide extracorporeal gas exchange, allowing lung rest. However, while most patients remain mechanically ventilated during ECLS,..
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Abstract Viscoelastic hemostatic assay (VHAs) are whole blood point-of-care tests that have become an essential method for assaying hemostatic competence in liver transplantation, cardiac surgery, and most recently, trauma surgery..
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