Tags Archives: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication after cardiac surgery. We derived and internally validated a Machine Learning preoperative model to predict cardiac surgery-associated AKI of any severity and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Critical illness is often complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). In patients with severe AKI, renal replacement therapy (RRT) is deployed to address metabolic dysfunction and volume excess until..

Perfusfind S.L.

This case reports on a 6-year-old boy, who was admitted to the hospital due to prolonged dyskinetic movements resulting in rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CoW_33_2022_E-web_compressed.pdf"]

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common cause of morbidity after congenital heart disease surgery. Progress on diagnosis and therapy remains limited, however, in part due to poor mechanistic..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (pNGAL) for the early diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery studies have established the clinical relevance of personalised arterial blood pressure management based on cerebral autoregulation. However, variabilities exist in autoregulation evaluation. We compared the association..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) is common and is associated with increased risk for postoperative morbidity and mortality. Our recent survey of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common after cardiac surgery. To date, there are no specific pharmacological therapies. In this review, we summarise the existing evidence for prevention and management..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) following pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass is a frequently reported complication. This study aims to determine the critical oxygen delivery (DO2i) threshold associated..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Gelatin has been used as a plasma volume expander because of its ability to preserve intravascular volume more effectively than crystalloids. However, gelatin may have detrimental effects on..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving therapy utilized for patients with severe life-threatening cardiorespiratory failure. Patients treated with ECMO are among the most severely ill encountered in critical..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives The existing literature has shown conflicting results regarding the association between preoperative statin exposure and the risk of postoperative cardiac surgery–associated  (CSA-AKI). Design A single-center retrospective observational study. Setting..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background In cardiac surgery, the association between hypotension during specific intraoperative phases or vasopressor-inotropes with adverse outcomes remains unclear. This study’s hypothesis was that intraoperative hypotension duration throughout the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The incidence of acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery (CSA-AKI) is up to 30%, and it places patients at an increased risk of death. The Leicester score (LS) is..

Perfusfind S.L.

This case reports on a 54-year-old female patient with a known medical history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and acute gastroenteritis, who was admitted to the hospital with tachycardia (145/min), tachypnea..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of intrarenal RAS on the decrease of renal function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. This observational..

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)..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) which can affect morbidity and mortality. Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) intended to avoid the nadir oxygen delivery..

Perfusfind S.L.

This case reports on a 12-year-old boy, who was hit by a motorcycle while riding his bicycle. The motorcycle ran over the boy’s legs causing an open wound in the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract This guideline for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) fluid and electrolyte management for all patient populations is intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Increased plasma concentrations of circulating cell-free hemoglobin (CFH) are supposed to contribute to the multifactorial etiology of acute kidney injury (AKI). In their recent article: “The role of cell-free..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Study objective On-pump cardiac surgery is associated with a high risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), which can substantially affect risk of mortality and morbidity depending on its severity...

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We investigated the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute kidney injury (AKI) treated by kidney replacement therapy may also require treatment with extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) devices to permit..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Retrograde autologous priming (RAP) is a process used to reduce hemodilution associated with the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Previous studies have reported potential benefits to RAP; however, many..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Metabolism management plays an essential role in extracorporeal technologies. There are different metabolic management devices integrated to extracorporeal devices; the most commonly used and accepted metabolic target in adult..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background To investigate the impact of the dynamic oxygenation status on the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods This retrospective study was performed..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Gelatin has been used as a plasma volume expander because of its ability to preserve intravascular volume more effectively than crystalloids. However, gelatin may have detrimental effects on..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Erythrocyte transfusions are independently associated with acute kidney injury. Kidney injury may be consequent to the progressive hematologic changes that develop during storage. This study therefore tested the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently complicates cardiac surgery and is more common among Black patients. We evaluated determinants of race-based differences in AKI rates. Methods Serum creatinine-based criteria..