Abstract Objectives To compare effectiveness and safety of rescue therapy approach with recombinant Factor VII activated (rFVIIa) for refractory bleeding in cardiac surgery compared with a propensity-score-matched control group at..
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Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is often used for lung rest in critically ill patients, including pregnant patients. Objectives We aimed to determine how pregnant and non-pregnant patients..
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Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving cardiopulmonary support for patients with acute heart failure. However, the process of weaning from veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO remains complex and risky. We..
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Simulation-Based Education for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Strategies for Implementation
Abstract Simulation-based education (SBE) in health care is expanding in both scope and relevance. As on-the-job training is challenging in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), SBE features strongly in its curricula,..
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Abstract Background Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) implantation in the perioperative period of cardiac surgery is an auxiliary treatment for cardiogenic shock. However, there is a lack of effective prediction models..
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Background Accidental hypothermia (AH) can be caused by exposure to cold weather conditions, immersion in water, avalanche burial in snow, or indoors, mostly affecting elderly patients with multiple comorbidities., There are..
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Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of levosimendan in promoting weaning from veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock through a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Design Systematic review..
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Abstract Objective:This study aimed to evaluate school-age neurodevelopmental outcomes among children with single ventricle heart disease who underwent neonatal Norwood operation with regional cerebral perfusion compared to deep hypothermic circulatory..
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Abstract Objective To determine the relationship between intraoperative decreased renal and cerebral oxygen saturation, as measured using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) in adults. Methods..
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Abstract This study analyzed the outcomes of neonates undergoing a second run of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to determine whether there is a benefit to a repeated run. We used..
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Abstract This review examines the clinical data and basic science research to evaluate the potential of the Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) in mitigating Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)-associated inflammation. In brief,..
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Abstract Allogeneic red blood cells (RBCs) are commonly used for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit priming in congenital heart surgery. While convection-based pre-bypass ultrafiltration (PBUF) corrects acid–base, electrolyte, and metabolite imbalances,..
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Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection extends well beyond the acute phase, with long-term sequelae affecting multiple organ systems, most notably, the cardiovascular system...
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Major bleeding after cardiac surgery is still a relatively common complication, requiring red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and use of procoagulants. The existing guidelines recommend a bleeding management..
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Abstract Background Maintaining adequate oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-assisted cardiac surgery is crucial, but hyperoxia has been suggested to cause organ injury. We compared the effects of restrictive vs liberal oxygenation..
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Abstract Decisions regarding veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are often based solely on clinical and physiological parameters, which may insufficiently reflect severity..
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Abstract The demand for homologous blood transfusions has reached an unprecedented level, driven by a declining donor population and the ever-increasing need for blood products. While significant advancements have been..
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Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between the duration of pre-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) mechanical ventilation and mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients undergoing venovenous ECMO. Design: Retrospective..
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Abstract Purpose Oxygen delivery (DO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is critical in preventing postoperative complications in adult cardiac surgery. This systematic review aimed to assess the relationship between intraoperative DO2 during..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery, particularly procedures involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), is associated with a high risk of postoperative complications, including systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), and infection...
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Abstract The 2025 European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines present the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines for the practice of resuscitation across Europe. The ERC Guidelines 2025 are based on evidence produced..
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the robustness of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH), a blood conservation strategy designed to reduce transfusion requirements, in cardiac surgery using the..
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Abstract Perioperative hyperglycemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We report the findings of our quality improvement project on the use of an electronic insulin dosing calculator (EIC) to..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports patients with severe refractory cardiac or respiratory failure but managing residual circuit blood after weaning lacks consensus. After decannulation, the oxygenator and circuit retain..
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Abstract Introduction Limb loss after combat injury is a major factor for morbidity in combat casualties. Although tourniquets clearly save lives, they can result in prolonged ischemia in large scale..
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Abstract In humans, the transfer of respiratory gases between the atmosphere and living cells depends on their diffusion between lungs, blood, and cells, as well as their advective transport by..
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Abstract Background The optimal cerebral protection strategy during complex aortic surgery remains controversial, and various brain monitoring modalities are used to provide different information to improve cerebral protection. This study..
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Organ Donation after Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Clinical and Ethical Perspectives
Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has evolved into a life-saving therapy for select cardiac arrest patients, yet a growing body of evidence suggests it also holds promise as a bridge..
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Abstract Purpose of review This review addresses the growing concern over nosocomial infections in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and/or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). As the use of..
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Abstract Introduction Postoperative delirium affects up to 60% of cardiac surgical patients. No reliable gold standard method exists for preventing delirium after cardiac surgery. An example of patient-personal monitoring is..
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