Would you like to learn more about one of the world's largest and most experienced surgical practices? Join us on April 19th for our Surgical Tech hiring event. We’ll discuss..
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Abstract The transfusion of autologous blood remains a potentially controllable complication of open-heart surgery. The most important element in a blood conservation program is an attitude on the part of..
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Abstract Major blood loss remains common in cardiac surgery with an incidence of up to 15%. Bleeding leads to anemia and blood product transfusion, and can lead to the need..
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Rompiendo fronteras te invita a : Fisiología de la membrana de oxigenación extracorporea Dia: Lunes 18 Abril Hora: 19-20 h Bogotá, Colombia Expositor: Perfusionista Carol Bravo
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Abstract During Ontario’s busiest surge of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) to date, our Pediatric ICU at the Hospital for Sick Children (normally an entirely pediatric referral centre) admitted adult patients under..
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Abstract Objectives To compare the outcomes of patients with postcardiotomy shock treated with venoarterial (VA-ECMO) only compared with VA-ECMO and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). Design A retrospective multicenter registry study. Setting..
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Abstract This is a summary of a case study entitled “Surgical pulmonary embolectomy on VA-ECMO” reported by Rachel Steinhorn, Adam A. Dalia, Edward A. Bittner, and Marvin G. Chang analyzing the..
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Abstract Introduction The novel Capiox NX19 adult oxygenator is, compared to its predecessors, improved with enhanced air removal technology, a polymer heat exchanger and smaller, innovative hollow fibers resulting in..
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Abstract Introduction Accurate and precise management of blood gas parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is crucial to patient care and outcome. This study compares the data provided by Livanova B-Capta,..
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Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether treatment with human fibrinogen concentrate decreases the need for component blood therapy and blood loss in neonate and infant patients..
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Simultaneous heart and kidney transplantation by Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani RMRC and Dr.Hosseinzadeh Wollongong University of Australia. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well..
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Impact of Full Cx territory revascularisation even on pump on severe functional MR in patient even with MAC and mildly prolapsed valve you can see perfect postoperative TTE and valve..
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Patient with CABG four grafts including 3 SVG and one LIMA on LAD and annamalous origin of LT pulmonary Veins which were superimposed to LT pulmonary artery , courtesy of..
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Parte II da aula Tocando CEC!!! Vamos finalizar uma CEC com o Prof. Elio Carvalho Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista..
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Abstract A new joint guideline published today from the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the Heart Failure Society of America, increases the focus on preventing heart..
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Coronary CT Angiography. Patent Stent in the Left Circumflex Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and private sector. Expertise in..
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TEVAR - CT angiography shows Type IA and Type IB endoleak. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and private sector. Expertise..
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Coronary CT Angiography shows patent stent of the intermediate segment and high grade stenosis of the distal segment of the Right Coronary Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist..
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Coronary CT Angiography - High grade stenosis of the Circumflex Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and private sector...
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Abstract Objective: To investigate the influences of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) on postoperative cranial nerve function in patients undergoing surgery for type A aortic dissection. Methods: A total of 100 patients..
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Abstract Brain injury caused by extracorporeal circulation during cardiovascular surgical procedures has been a recurring complication since the implementation of extracorporeal circulation five decades ago. There is no unique cause..
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Abstract Background: To investigate the impact of hyperoxia that developed immediately after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) on patients’ short-term neurological outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods:..
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Abstract Objectives Little is known about the safety and clinical utility of retrograde autologous priming (RAP) in patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. We hypothesized that RAP would increase..
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Abstract Hyperoxemia commonly occurs in clinical practice and is often left untreated. Many studies have shown increased mortality in patients with hyperoxemia, but data on neurological outcome in these patients..
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Abstract Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) associated with aortic surgery is well-described; however, SCI after cardiac surgery not involving the aorta is an unusual and underappreciated phenomenon. The authors reviewed the literature and found..
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Abstract Current methods for identification of oxygenator clotting during prolonged extracorporeal life support include visual inspection, evaluation of oxygenator resistance and oxygen exchange performance, and assessment of clotting-related laboratory parameters...
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Comparison of bubble removal performances of five membrane oxygenators with and without a pre-filter
Abstract When employing minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC), the removal of bubbles in the circuit is important to prevent air embolism. We investigated the bubble removal performance of the FHP..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine potential risk factors for severe hemolysis during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass and examine whether supraphysiologic levels of oxygen and cardiopulmonary bypass duration are associated with hemolysis. DESIGN: ..
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Abstract Over the past decades, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been utilized increasingly in severe trauma patients, and its advantages are becoming widely accepted., The article by Trivedi et al. illustrates a recent..
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