Pediatric

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Blood pressure variability (BPV), defined as the degree of variation between discrete blood pressure readings, is associated with poor outcomes in acute care settings. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious postoperative complication of cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in children. No studies have yet..

Perfusfind S.L.

This case reports on a 16-year-old male patient (weight 56 kg), who was admitted from the hematology-oncology ward to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) after a clinical deterioration with leukocytosis, increased inflammatory parameters, zones of pulmonary consolidations with ground glass opacifications, breathing difficulties and fever. An initial test for..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication faced by children following ventricular septal defect (VSD) surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The objective of this study was to explore potential predictors inherent to AKI. Methods: VSD infants who were scheduled for elective cardiac surgery with CPB from 2017..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an invaluable means of supporting critically ill children with refractory respiratory or cardiac failure. Controversy remains; however, whether roller or centrifugal pumps are superior, particularly in infants. We performed a comprehensive search on PubMed, Embase, and Scopus for studies comparing the use of centrifugal..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The Priming volume of the oxygenators has been reduced by 75% during the last two decades and it is now possible to go safely on bypass with a priming volume less than 150 ml. This small volume reduces hemodilution and need for blood components. It will decrease the inflammatory..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Substantial progress has been made in the standardization of nomenclature for paediatric and congenital cardiac care. In 1936, Maude Abbott published her Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease, which was the first formal attempt to classify congenital heart disease. The International Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Code (IPCCC) is now utilized..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction To assess the efficacy of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) at identifying infection in children after congenital heart surgery (CHS) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Materials and Methods Systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify studies with data regarding CRP and/or PCT after CHS with CPB...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), high flows can allow an adequate perfusion to kidneys, but, on the other hand, they could cause emboli production, increased vascular pressure, and a more intense inflammatory response, which are in turn causes of renal damage. Along with demographic variables, other intra-operative management and post-operative..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose: Complications associated with use of dual-lumen venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) cannulas are of concern in pediatric patients. While the risk of atrial perforation is believed to be higher with bicaval cannulas, direct comparison of complication rate between atrial and bicaval cannulas has not been conducted in this..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES To determine the recommended concentrations of cefazolin to be used for antibiotic prophylaxis during paediatric cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation (ECC). METHODS Twenty paediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery with ECC and cefazolin antibiotic prophylaxis were included in the study. Blood samples for measurement of total cefazolin plasma concentration..