Pediatric

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) therapy is increasingly being used to support children with refractory cardiorespiratory failure, but its use is occasionally associated with complications. Neonatal aortic dissection in association with ECLS is rare and the clinical sequelae of aortic dissection in neonates are poorly understood. We report a case..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective To investigate whether  is impaired after neonatal cardiac surgery and whether changes in  metrics are associated with different  or the incidence of postoperative neurologic events. Methods This is a retrospective observational study of neonates undergoing monitoring during the first 72 hours after cardiac surgery. Archived data were processed to calculate the cerebral  index..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of allogeneic blood products to restore hemostasis during pediatric cardiac surgery is associated with major risks. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in new patient blood management strategies, such as those based on the use of fibrinogen concentrate (FC). Accumulating evidence has shown FC supplementation to..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background PPHN is a common cause of neonatal respiratory failure and is still a serious condition and associated with high mortality. Objectives To compare the demographic variables, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes in neonates with PHHN who underwent ECMO and survived compared to neonates with PHHN who underwent ECMO..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background In this study, we aimed to evaluate the duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its effect on outcomes. Also, we sought to identify hospital mortality predictors and determine when ECMO support began to be ineffective. Methods This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study conducted between January 2014..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective The impact of nitric oxide (NO) administered via cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on pediatric heart surgery remains controversial. The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the impact of NO administered via CPB on pediatric heart surgery. Methods This study searched..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective:  Epidemiologic data on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) use in children with cardiac disease after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) are lacking. We aimed to investigate trends in ECPR use over time in critically ill children with cardiac disease. Data Sources:  We performed a secondary analysis of a recent systematic..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective To evaluate the association of RBC transfusions with thrombosis in pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and compare this with the transfusion of other blood products and their association with thrombosis. Methods This was a secondary analysis of the Bleeding and Thrombosis during ECMO (BATE) study, which..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Cerebral oxygen desaturation during pediatric surgery has been associated with adverse perioperative outcomes. The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the frequency and severity of intraoperative cerebral oxygen desaturations and their impact on postoperative cerebral oxygen metabolism in neonates and infants undergoing pediatric surgery. Methods In..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives Symptomatic neonates and infants with Ebstein anomaly (EA) require complex management. A group of experts was commissioned by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery to provide a framework on this topic focusing on risk stratification and management. Methods The EA Clinical Congenital Practice Standards Committee is a multinational..