Abstract A less invasive paracorporeal single port pulsatile ventricular assist device (sppVAD) was developed for cardiogenic shock. This compact sppVAD includes a valved single lumen cannula (VSLC), valveless single port..
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Abstract Coating strategies play a pivotal role in anticoagulation management during extracorporeal circulation. While heparin-based coatings remain the most widely used, their limited anticoagulant efficacy may lead to adverse events..
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Abstract Background Data describing the incidence of phosphate abnormalities in cardiac surgery patients and associated lactic acidosis are limited to single-center studies. This study aimed to determine the incidence of..
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the ultrafast track (UFT) integrated care pathway in cardiac surgery patients defined as intensive care..
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Abstract Objectives In complex airway surgery and high-risk rigid bronchoscopy, conventional ventilation may be unsafe or impossible. We report our experience using veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) as respiratory support...
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Abstract Background Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is essential for patients with severe respiratory failure who do not respond to conventional mechanical ventilation. Adequate ECMO flow and safe circuit pressure..
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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are standard therapy for advanced heart failure, but modern systems lack standardized methods for setting critical parameters such as rotational speed and flow rate...
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of modern cardiac surgery, allowing surgeons to temporarily replace heart and lung function during complex procedures. One important technical aspect of CPB..
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Abstract Hospitals seeking to implement complex technologies like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) now have practical roadmaps thanks to Integration Health’s effort to provide guidance drawn from decades of clinical and..
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Abstract Clinically significant bleeding is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with bleeding observed in upwards of 40% of patients. Bleeding is strongly associated with systemic anticoagulation, which..
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Abstract Heart failure is a significant complication of chronic intravascular hemolysis, a condition characterized by red blood cells (RBCs) breakdown, leading to the release of acellular hemoglobin (Hb) and its..
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Abstract Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) cannot be viewed as a mere complication in critically ill patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Rather, it is being increasingly recognized as an..
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Abstract The drainage cannula in a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) circuit transfers venous blood from the patient to a pump. However, drainage cannulas are prone to thrombosis, leading..
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Abstract Heart transplantation (HT) and durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support are established surgical treatment options for patients with end-stage systolic heart failure (HF) and/or nonrecoverable cardiogenic shock. HT..
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Abstract Background: The degree of hypothermia during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may affect kidney injury. In this study we compared the effects of mild (MLD) and moderate (MOD) hypothermia..
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Abstract Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PC-CS) affects 2–6% of cardiac surgery patients. While survival rates keep improving, 40% of intensive care (ICU) survivors experience a “post-intensive care syndrome”, encompassing physical, cognitive,..
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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life-saving support for patients with advanced cardiorespiratory failure, yet unanticipated difficulties with peripheral cannulation can delay therapy. This study describes challenging neonatal and..
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Abstract The perioperative management in adult cardiac surgery patients remains highly variable across centres and regions. The APECx study (Anaesthesia, Perfusion and surgical practicEs in Cardiac surgery) aims to describe..
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Abstract We aim to provide evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the use of VV ECMO in adult patients across Australia and New Zealand. Developed by a multidisciplinary panel of clinicians..
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Abstract Introduction Delirium is a common, distressing, and dangerous complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with few modifiable risk factors. This study aims to determine the association between..
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Abstract Stone heart syndrome (SHS) is a rare but catastrophic complication of cardiac surgery, characterized by irreversible ischemic myocardial contracture following prolonged global myocardial ischemia, and is almost uniformly fatal..
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Heart Procurement and Placement on OCS – Stepwise Approach I. Preoperative Preparation 1.Team Preparation •Confirm donor consent and organ allocation. •Communicate with recipient surgical team and..
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Abstract Disclaimer: These guidelines are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health professionals in assessing the conditions and managing the treatment of patients undergoing..
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ECMO Transport course – joint conference EuroELSO/ESPNIC 16-18 September 2026 Rome/Italy Participate in this International Course on Neonatal and Pediatric ECLS Transport is developed in collaboration between faculty from EuroELSO & ESPNIC Societies and ECMO Centre..
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Studienform Dual, berufsintegrierend Umfang 6 Semester Studienbeginn 1. Oktober (Wintersemester) Bewerbung Registrierung möglich Zulassung kein NC, ohne Abitur ECTS-Punkte 180 Studiengebühren 495 EUR pro..
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Abstract Background Postoperative bleeding following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains a significant challenge. Although viscoelastic testing is increasingly used, the relative contributions of fibrinogen, platelet count and clot firmness to blood..
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Abstract Objective Coronary artery bypass grafting using cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest is an effective treatment for coronary artery disease. Research suggests supplementing the cardioplegia solution with propofol may be..
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Abstract Background Nitric oxide (NO) is reported to play several protective roles in the inflammatory response and ischemia/reperfusion injury. This study evaluated the effect of nitric oxide (NO) on postoperative..
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Abstract Objectives Clinical practice in anticoagulation management, particularly in heparin administration, monitoring, reversal and haemostasis, is known to differ significantly. To better characterize this variability, we conducted a Europe-wide survey..
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Abstract Objectives Clinical practice in anticoagulation management, particularly in heparin administration, monitoring, reversal and haemostasis, is known to differ significantly. To better characterize this variability, we conducted a Europe-wide survey..
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