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Evaluation of Point-of-Care-Directed Coagulation Management in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background Coagulatory alterations are common after pediatric cardiac surgery and can be addressed with point-of-care (POC) coagulation analysis. The aim of the present study is to evaluate a preventive..

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International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates-2024

Abstract The “International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates—2024” updates and replaces the “Listing Criteria for Heart Transplantation: International Society..

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Use of colloids and crystalloids for perioperative clinical infusion management in cardiac surgery patients and postoperative outcomes: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background The optimal fluid management strategy for patients undergoing cardiac surgery was controversial regarding fluid volume and intraoperative fluid types. This study aimed to assess the correlation between colloids..

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Temperature and Neurologic Outcomes in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Study

Abstract Background There is significant variability in postoperative neurological injury rates in patients with , with early injuries impacting long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; therefore, there is an urgent need for identifying effective..

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Is there a role for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in children with acute liver failure? A retrospective analysis of the Extracorporeal…

Abstract Data describing the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric acute liver failure (PALF) are scarce. Thus, we aimed to describe the use of ECMO in patients with..

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Nomogram Model for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury Based on Clinical Characteristics Combined with Plasma suPAR

Abstract Objective: Analyze risk factors for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) in adults and establish a nomogram model for CSA-AKI based on plasma soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and..

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Evaluation of university and training standards in clinical perfusion, an European-wide survey

Abstract OBJECTIVES Adequate theoretical and practical training of prospective clinical perfusionists is essential for maintaining clinical standards and ensuring patient safety during cardiac surgery procedures. Perfusion schools play a crucial..

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Uncommon and Unfavorable: Heparin-Induced Hyperkalemia

Abstract Case Report A 56-year-old male with a medical history significant for coronary artery disease complicated by non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in 2011 (at which time he received a..

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Population Pharmacokinetics and Target Attainment of Allopurinol and Oxypurinol Before, During, and After Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Neonates…

Abstract Background The CRUCIAL trial (NCT04217421) is investigating the effect of postnatal and perioperative administration of allopurinol on postoperative brain injury in neonates with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) undergoing..

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Tuscany Normothermic Regional Perfusion Mobile Teams for Controlled Donation After Circulatory Death

Abstract Introduction To facilitate the implementation of controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) programs even in hospitals not equipped with a local extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team, some countries have..

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Effect of preoperative autologous platelet-rich plasmapheresis on postoperative bleeding in patients undergoing heart valve surgery

Abstract Background: Cardiovascular surgeries often require deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which can disrupt blood clotting and lead to excessive bleeding. Traditional treatments involve transfusing blood and blood..

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Heparin-Bead Extraction Enhanced Fluorogenic Aptamer–Thrombin Composite Reporter Enables Sensitive and Rapid Detection of Functional Antithrombin

Abstract Antithrombin (AT) deficiency in the extracorporeal circulation during cardiac surgery leads to uncontrolled inflammation and vascular damage in patients. AT levels decrease in sepsis, major trauma, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,..

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Non-Contact Measurement of Blood Oxygen Saturation Using Facial Video Without Reference Values

Abstract The continuous measurement of percutaneous oxygen saturation (SpO2) enables diseases that cause hypoxemia to be detected early and patients’ conditions to be monitored. Currently, SpO2 is mainly measured using..

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Is it time for the death knell of single-unit plasma?

Abstract Background and Objectives A plasma transfusion dose should be weight-based (10–20 mL/kg), which equates to three to four units in an average-sized adult; therefore, the transfusion of single units under..

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Electrical impedance tomography during open heart surgery and on the cardiac icu is feasible to monitor ventilation in children with…

Abstract Alveolar de recruitment is a common problem during general anesthesia and operations. Pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary Bypass is associated with interruption of ventilation and might enhance loss of..

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Variability and relative contribution of surgeon- and anesthesia-specific time components to total procedural time in cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Decreasing variability in time-intensive tasks during cardiac surgery may reduce total procedural time, lower costs, reduce clinician burnout, and improve patient access. The relative contribution and variability of..

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Year in review: tips for effective graduate medical education programme leadership and management

Abstract Programme leaders in graduate medical education (GME) are responsible for the final stage of physician training, guiding the transition from supervised to independent practice. The influence of GME programme..

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Impact of timing of urgent coronary artery bypass grafting following coronary angiography on acute kidney injury

Abstract Objectives Prior studies have examined the association between timing of cardiac surgery after  with risk of , but this remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association..

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Associations Between Nonanemic Iron Deficiency and Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract BACKGROUND: Preoperative screening for iron deficiency is a part of patient blood management protocols. This systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression reviews the association between nonanemic iron deficiency and postoperative..

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Circulação extracorpórea e assistência circulatória mecânica, CURSO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO

Metodologia Hands On Corpo docente experiente e altamente qualificado e capacitado, com experiência prática em modelos de ensino médico e atuação Aulas práticas com simulação realística Imersão prática com alta complexidade Oportunidade de networking com..

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SISTEMA NERVOSO - Aula 78

Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas. É..

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DOENÇAS CARDIOVASCULARES - Aula 77

Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas. É..

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Como escolher sua especialidade - Aulao 76

Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas. É..

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FISIOLOGIA CELULAR - TONICIDADE - Aulao 75

Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas. É..

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FISIOLOGIA CELULAR - HOMEOSTASE - Aulao 74

Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas. É..

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A clinical comparison of glycol and water-based heater-cooler systems for cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Introduction While newer heater-cooler technologies using ethylene glycol-based (GB) solutions during cardiothoracic surgery have become commercially available, there is a paucity of clinical data describing their effectiveness during cardiopulmonary..

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Toward an Adjustable Blood Pump for Wide-Range Operation: In-Vitro Results of Performance Curve and Hydraulic Efficiency

Abstract Rotary blood pumps in Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) applications are optimized for a specific design point. However, in clinical practice, these pumps are usually applied over a wide range..

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Antepartum hemorrhage due to placenta previa with autologous transfusion: A case report

Abstract Introduction and importance Bleeding during pregnancy or during  can cause significant morbidity and mortality for the mother and baby, this can be overcome by performing a  (C-section) and . Although blood transfusions..

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Pediatric cardiac surgery: machine learning models for postoperative complication prediction

Abstract Purpose Managing children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) presents a significant challenge for anesthesiologists. Machine Learning (ML)-assisted tools have the potential to enhance the recognition of patients..

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