Abstract Background Cancer surgery patients are among those most at high risk of perioperative anemia. Allogeneic transfusions are linked to adverse effects, including increased cancer recurrence and mortality. Intraoperative cell..
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Abstract The oxygen dissociation curve is a critical concept in understanding how oxygen is transported in the blood and delivered to tissues. In anaesthesia, inhaled anaesthetic agents are the fundamental..
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Abstract During ECMO therapy, infections are common and have substantial impact on treatment outcomes. However, data on the prevalence and clinical impact of microbial ECMO cannula colonization are scarce. Between..
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Abstract Perioperative anesthetic, surgical and critical careinterventions can affect brain physiology and overall brain health. The clinical utility of electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring in anesthesia and intensive care settings is multifaceted,..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports severe cardiorespiratory failure but carries a significant bleeding risk. This systematic review aims to report bleeding definitions in studies involving neonates and children treated..
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Abstract A pilot study was conducted in six young adult male volunteers (25.8±1.3 years) to determine if there was evidence of an effect of a locally applied magnetic field at..
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Abstract PROFOUND HYPOTENSION AND end-organ hypoperfusion are most often the consequence of inadequate systemic blood flow from primary cardiac failure (cardiogenic shock) or hemorrhage (hemorrhagic shock). However, profound hypotension may..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Peripheral cannula selection in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is crucial, as venous drainage limitations during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB can impair end-organ perfusion and overall outcomes. This study..
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Abstract When conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) cannot restore spontaneous circulation, the initiation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during refractory cardiac arrest—known as extracorporeal CPR (ECPR)—might restore circulation and adequate tissue..
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Abstract The success of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and the risk factors associated with mortality remain uncertain. Methods: We describe the survival outcomes at..
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Abstract The use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) alongside venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in critically ill patients presenting refractory cardiogenic shock raises questions regarding its impact on organs perfusion...
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) in patients with structural heart disease (SHD) and severe valvular abnormalities poses unique challenges to traditional mechanical circulatory support (MCS) strategies, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps..
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Abstract Background Bullying, harassment, and undermining behavior has a profound detrimental effect on the multiprofessional team, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. Bullying creates a poor working and training environment, increasing..
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Abstract Biochemical markers can be used in addition to neuroimaging techniques to evaluate the extent of ischemic brain injuries and to enable earlier diagnosis and faster intervention following the ischemic..
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Abstract This study investigated factors influencing recirculation in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) using a controlled bench model comprising a VV ECMO circuit and a mock circulatory loop with..
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Abstract The choice of cannulation technique for cardiopulmonary bypass remains a critical decision in cardiac surgery with direct consequences for intraoperative management and patient outcomes. Central and femoral cannulation represent..
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Abstract Background Acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with poor prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative probiotic supplementation on the incidence of..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Prior studies identified thresholds for mean arterial pressure (MAP <65 mm Hg) and central venous pressure (CVP >12 mm Hg) beyond which risk for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney..
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Abstract Background Current indicators for monitoring intraoperative organ function remain predominantly indirect, delayed and non-specific, particularly in paediatric populations undergoing congenital heart surgery, where multifactorial influences further complicate functional assessments. Emerging..
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Abstract Purpose Patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery are at risk of developing perioperative stroke, but residual effects of anesthesia may hamper timely detection. This study aims to determine if there is..
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Abstract Purpose Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during cardiac surgery mechanically circulates and oxygenates the blood, bypassing the heart and lungs. Despite limited evidence, maintaining mechanical ventilation (MV) during CPB is recommended,..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Long-term outcomes and quality of life have been identified as core patient-centered outcomes for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) research. The aim of this study is to investigate..
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Abstract As survival after ECMO improves and use of ECMO support increases in both pediatric and adult population, there is a need to focus on both the morbidities and complications..
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Abstract Background Survival from refractory out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) treated with conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) remains low. Extracorporeal cardiac resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly be utilised in refractory OHCA,..
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Introduction Left ventricular (LV) thrombus formation is a known complication associated with acute myocardial infarction and other conditions that impair LV function, carrying a risk for systemic embolization., In this report,..
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Abstract Aim This study evaluates the accuracy of a newly derived blood volume estimation formula based on the Boer equation for lean body mass, comparing its performance against the Nadler,..
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Abstract Introduction: The causes of delayed recovery of consciousness from anesthesia after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass are diverse and often related to multiple factors. This study investigated the factors..
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Abstract Background: Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) are leading causes of transfusion-related morbidity and mortality. Soluble factors in red blood cell (RBC) supernatant may increase..
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Abstract Background: In cardiac surgery, protamine is used to reverse the effects of heparin after separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Excess of protamine has been demonstrated to cause platelet dysfunction and..
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Abstract Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is utilized during cardiovascular surgery to maintain organ oxygen supply and blood perfusion instead of cardiopulmonary function. Three primary methods of artery cannulation used for CPB..
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