Abstract An article published in the scientific journal The New England Journal of Medicine, shows that oxygenated perfusion of the donated liver before transplantation has a significant positive impact on..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has become an integral part of modern intensive therapy. The choice of support mode depends largely on the indication. Patients with respiratory failure are..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) provide respiratory support aimed at gaining time to allow patient’s recovery from hypoxemic and/or hypercapnic respiratory failure, respectively. However, in..
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Abstract Objectives Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of volatile anesthetic agents to maintain bispectral index (BIS) below 50 in 50% of patients was defined as MACBIS50. The primary objective of this..
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Abstract Case Report A 72-year-old man with a tachycardiomyopathy, atrium flutter, and atrial fibrillation underwent an elective radiofrequency ablation procedure. In addition to 5 mg of apixaban twice daily, his..
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Abstract Optimal anticoagulation monitoring in patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is fundamental to avoid hemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications. Besides conventional coagulation tests, there is growing interest in the use..
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Abstract Background COVID‐19 can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is considered to be a salvage strategy for severe ARDS. However, the effect of ECMO..
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Abstract Importance Studies on the prognostic role of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) are currently not available. Objectives To evaluate outcomes after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and HIPEC compared with..
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Abstract Introduction: COVID-19 has been associated with increased risk of thrombosis, heparin resistance and coagulopathy in critically ill patients admitted to intensive care. We report the incidence of thrombotic and..
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Abstract Objective Aortic surgery often causes massive bleeding due to hypofibrinogenemia. Predicting hypofibrinogenemia is useful for developing a hemostasis strategy, including preparing for blood transfusion. We made a formula for..
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Abstract Background The relationship between low oxygen delivery (DO2) on cardiopulmonary bypass and morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery remains unexamined. Methods We reviewed patients undergoing Society of Thoracic Surgeons..
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Abstract Introduction. During the past five years the approach to procedural planning, operative techniques and perfusion strategies for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) has evolved. With the goal to..
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Many health care providers and hospitals are now developing a Blood Management Strategy, a multidisciplinary approach to optimize the use of blood products, aiming to reduce the need for homologous..
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The console housing accommodates the entire electronics of the E/P pack including the central power supply and the uninterruptible emergency power supply. The four castors of the console can be..
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The Connect workflow system minimizes transcription errors, bias and all the drawbacks associated with manual operations. Connect allows trending and electronic transfer of data from LivaNova disposables. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Catalogo-CONNECT-Palex_compressed.pdf" title="Catálogo..
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The innovative, patented and award-winning design of the Bi-Flow cannula incorporates a unique shoulder and downstream perfusion channel. These features make Bi-Flow the only cannula able to provide continuous, reliable..
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This case reports on a 27-year-old woman (body weight 45 kgs), who was admitted to the Emergency Department of a peripheral hospital in Brussels due to intoxication of unknown origin...
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Abstract Even if an impressive number of 6.337 organs from 1837 donors were transplanted in the Eurotransplant region in 2020 (a reduction of 667 donors compared to 2019), at the..
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With Recirculation Percentage, Oxygenator Clot Detection, and Delivered Pump Flow Verification. With an injection of a small volume of saline, the ELSA Monitor measures oxygenator blood volume to identify early..
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TRANSONIC presenta FlowXL, su nuevo sistema multidisciplinar de medición de flujo basado en el gold estándar TTFM, que permite obtener las medidas más precisas. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FlowXL-Configurations-Brochure-4-hojas_compressed.pdf" title="FlowXL Configurations Brochure (4..
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Abstract We investigated MBL2 and MASP2 genotypes, serum MBL (mannose-binding lectin) levels and activities of its complexes with associated serine Cold heart protection via cardioplegia administration, limits the amount of oxygen demand. Systemic normothermia..
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Abstract Objective Postoperative is a frequent and serious consequence of cardiac surgery. We undertook to investigate the association of obesity and the risk of acute kidney injury development after cardiac surgery...
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Abstract Background and (CRS-HIPEC) is now the preferred treatment of many peritoneal surface malignancies. In this retrospective study we aimed to analyze how several performance indicators changed during the first 100..
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Abstract are a heterogenous group of drugs that modify calcium handling and alter the force of . , and their synthetic analogues, increase by activating cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) or (IP3). block , which in turn..
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Abstract We investigated MBL2 and MASP2 genotypes, serum MBL (mannose-binding lectin) levels and activities of its complexes with associated serine proteases (MASP-1, MASP -2), in relation to complications following cardiac surgery in 195 children...
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication of surgeries that include cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Currently, increases in serum creatinine levels are used to diagnose AKI,..
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Abstract Cardiac surgical outcomes in the UK have consistently improved despite increasing procedure complexity and ‘sicker’ patients. Numerous anaesthetic techniques are employed with no definitive evidence clearly demonstrating superiority of..
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Abstract The Avalon dual lumen cannula is presently the cannula of choice for veno‐venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‐ECMO) via right internal jugular cannulation. This cannula establishes VV‐ECMO with a single..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Hypomagnesemia has been associated with an increased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF). Although previous studies have suggested a beneficial effect of magnesium (Mg) therapy, almost all of..
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Abstract COVID-19 is producing seismic changes in society at large and the action of doctors is receiving greater attention from the public than ever in our lifetime. The medical care..
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