Pediatric

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Contemporary rates of survival after pediatric in-hospital CPR events and trends in survival over the last 20 years have not been compared based on illness category. We hypothesized that survival to hospital discharge for surgical-cardiac category is higher than the non-cardiac category, and rates of survival after in-hospital CPR..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background:Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) and fluid overload (FO) are common among neonates who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass, and increase mortality risk. Current diagnostic criteria may delay diagnosis. Thus, there is a need to identify urine biomarkers that permit earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Methods:This single-centre ancillary prospective cohort..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective:  Diagnosing bloodstream infections (BSIs) in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be challenging due to circuit-controlled temperature, altered hemodynamics, and questionable reliability of inflammatory markers in critically ill patients. As a result, practice variability exists among ECMO centers regarding routine blood cultures for surveillance of BSI. Our..

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 The mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for pediatric patients with severe acute heart failure and poor pulmonary conditions is challenging. Herein, we report the first pediatric case of successfully treated by central Y–Y extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). A 10-year-old boy weighing 35 kg with a body surface area of 1.11 m2..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Pediatric patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery are at increased risk for health care–associated infections, especially surgical site infections (SSIs). Delayed sternal closures are associated with prolonged lengths of stay and contribute to infection risks and morbidities. At a single-site academic pediatric center, we created an SSI-prevention bundle targeting the preoperative,..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support neonates and children with cardiopulmonary failure was first described in the 1970s, since which time its use has expanded to an increasingly complex and heterogenous pediatric population. Despite preserved survival outcomes, complications of ECMO use, including iatrogenic vascular injury, are common. Here, we..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective This study sought to evaluate the value of a CO2 field-flooding device in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgical procedures for congenital heart disease (CHD) performed via a right-side small incision approach. Methods Between April 2022 and December 2023, 234 children with simple CHD who underwent CPB via a right-side small..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Timely recognition of perioperative red blood cell transfusion (PRT) risk is crucial for developing personalized blood management strategies in pediatric patients. In this study, we sought to construct a prediction model for PRT risk in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods From September 2014..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective We aimed to outline the experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory and cardiac failure in neonates in our institution and compare our results with those from other countries. Method The clinical data of 28 neonates who required ECMO assistance were studied retrospectively. Results A total of..