Pediatric

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose Blood transfusion is a common and life-saving procedure in congenital heart surgery (CHS), and it is critical for patients to identify risk factors prior to surgery. Our objective is to conduct an analysis of the preoperative factors that influence blood use during CHS and to offer guidance on..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Ventricular arrhythmias following neurological injury have been attributed to sympathetic surge in subarachnoid hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury. Despite associated risks of bleeding and thrombosis, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in critically ill, clinically unstable postoperative neurosurgical patients can be lifesaving. In the context of neurological injury and the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiac surgical patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are at increased risk for hemorrhage due to necessary anticoagulation, in-situ cannulas, and disturbed hemostasis. We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional study of patients 0–18 years old in our cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) cannulated to ECMO within 48 h of cardiopulmonary bypass...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine the association between fluid balance metrics and mortality and other postoperative outcomes after neonatal cardiac operation in a contemporary multicenter cohort. Methods This was an observational cohort study across 22 hospitals in neonates (≤30 days) undergoing cardiac operation. We explored overall percentage..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Recently three different neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits have been employed in our clinic. These circuits were compared for clotting and bleeding complications. Initially, we used an ECMO circuit containing a roller pump and venous bladder without severe complications. Manufacturing of circuit components was discontinued, necessitating the replacement..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Children presenting with acute myocarditis may experience rapid clinical deterioration requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); however, our understanding of best practices and timing of ECMO initiation are lacking. We explored the relationships between pre-cannulation factors and survival in this high-acuity patient population. DESIGN:  Retrospective review of a large..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems have continued to evolve and improve with the development of smaller and portable systems. The Cardiohelp (Maquet Getinge Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) portable life support device is a compact ECMO system used widely in adults and for ECMO transport. Reports of its use..

Perfusfind S.L.

This case reports on an a 14-year-boy (43 kg) without any respiratory symptoms, who was admitted to a regional hospital with a fever of one day associated with vomiting and breakthrough seizures. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CoW_43_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]

Perfusfind S.L.

This case reports on an 18-year-old male without relevant medical history, who presented at the emergency room of a peripheral primary care hospital with nausea and headaches. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CoW_42_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Anomalies of the pulmonary origin of the pulmonary arteries are uncommon; however, the true incidence is unknown and may be underestimated. We sought to review our experience with this unusual pathology and examine its surgical implications.