Pediatric

Perfusfind S.L.

    Congenital Heart Academy    

Perfusfind S.L.

    Congenital Heart Academy    

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract A circular shunt, initially described by Shone et al. in 1962, refers to abnormal blood recirculation through complete intracardiac or intra- and extracardiac communications, bypassing the capillary beds. This pathophysiological condition is most commonly associated with complex congenital heart defects, such as Ebstein's malformation, pulmonary atresia, Gerbode defect, and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Over 10% of children develop thrombosis after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease. Children with a single ventricle physiology have the highest risk of thrombosis associated with increased length of the postoperative stay, neurologic complications, and mortality. To decrease these complications, research is needed to understand the mechanisms that..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated an association between transfusion and increased organ dysfunction. We sought to determine the association between transfusion of blood components (red blood cell [RBC], plasma, platelet, and cryoprecipitate transfusions) with development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in children following the Fontan procedure.    Methods: This is a..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The Ross Konno procedure is a technically demanding operation in neonates and infants, particularly in small babies and those with significant aortic annular and left ventricular outflow tract hypoplasia. There are several key technical considerations for harvesting the pulmonary autograft with care to preserve the left main coronary artery..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can act as a bridge to recovery in both pre- and postoperative patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). However, literature on its use in these patients is scarce. METHODS Retrospective single-centre cohort study encompassing all TGA patients who received ECMO between January..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a critical therapeutic intervention that is commonly used in the management of paediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). This procedure can be initiated either inraoperatively or postoperatively. However, few studies have reported data on the comparative clinical outcomes associated with..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Bleeding is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is multifactorial, and results in significant morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary hemorrhage represents a serious adverse event in pediatric patients on ECMO and remains a challenging complication to manage. Its occurrence highlights the importance of identifying treatments that address bleeding..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The impact of race on extracorporeal life support (ECLS) availability, morbidity, and mortality remains poorly defined. We sought to define the impact of race/ethnicity, sex, and location on ECLS outcomes, and identify potential disparities that remain intact using a modern, inclusive cohort of neonates receiving ECLS in the United..