Tags Archives: cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)

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Abstract Introduction: Halting ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is implemented to operate in a less bleeding setting. It sustains a better visualization of the operation area and helps to perform the..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits can significantly sequester intravenous anesthetics. Adsorption of medications by our institution’s standard circuit (Terumo CAPIOX FX05 oxygenator; noncoated polyvinylchloride tubing) has not been described. We..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits can significantly sequester intravenous anesthetics. Adsorption of medications by our institution’s standard circuit (Terumo CAPIOX FX05 oxygenator; noncoated polyvinylchloride tubing) has not been described. We..

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Abstract Background Many studies have reported that dexmedetomidine protects organs from ischemia/reperfusion-induced injury. However, the mechanism of this protective effect remains inconclusive. Methods Rats were randomly divided into 6 groups..

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Abstract Objective Metabolism management plays an essential role during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). There are different metabolic management devices integrated to heart–lung machines; the most commonly used and accepted metabolic target..

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Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new technology for the use of inhaled nitric oxide (NO) for the heart and lung protection during operations..

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Abstract Introduction: Although the management of body water balance on cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), especially in children, is essential, little is known how body water composition changes around CPB...

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Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and usual interstitial pneumonia are three most common indications for lung transplantation (LuTx) in Poland. As a result of irreversible destruction of..

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Abstract Objectives Heparin resistance (HR), defined as a decrease in heparin responsiveness, can result in adverse events with prolonged duration of surgery. Although some clinical risk factors have been suggested,..

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Abstract Background To determine whether maintaining ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with a different fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) had an impact on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs)...

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Abstract Perioperative myocardial infarction is a serious complication affecting a significant portion of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. This may arise due to coronary graft thrombosis, a rare..

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Abstract Background The VentriFlo® True Pulse Pump (VentriFlo, Inc, Pelham, NH, USA) is a new pulsatile blood pump intended for use during short-term circulatory support. The purpose of this study was..

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Abstract Many patients develop acute kidney injury (AKI) after vascular surgery. In this retrospective observational study, we investigated the risk factors for AKI defined using the Kidney Disease Improving Global..

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Abstract Children show important developmental and maturational changes, which may contribute greatly to pharmacokinetic (PK) variability observed in pediatric patients. These PK alterations are further enhanced by disease-related, non-maturational factors...

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Abstract Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at increased cardiovascular risk, which includes altered lipid status. However, data on the effect of cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on plasma levels..

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Abstract Background Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the operative and early postoperative results of the use of del Nido  solution (dNCS) with traditional blood cardioplegia..

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Abstract Background: CO2-derived parameters are increasingly used to identify either low-flow status or anaerobic metabolism in shock resuscitation. However, the performance of CO2-derived parameters in cardiac surgical patients is poorly understood...

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Abstract To examine the accuracy between analyzers, the Terumo CDI 500 and the Spectrum Medical Quantum were compared to each other and to the ABL90 FLEX benchtop blood analyzer. Patients..

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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may lead to tissue hypoxia, inflammatory response, and risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). We evaluated the prevalence of AKI and inflammatory response in neonates undergoing..

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Abstract Background Corticosteroids suppress the inflammatory response to  in children undergoing cardiac surgery. What is less clear is the impact of corticosteroids on the postoperative course. Methods A systematic review and..

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Abstract Introduction Low mean arterial pressure (MAP) periods occur frequently during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and their management remains controversial. Our aim was to correlate MAP during CPB with the occurrence..

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Abstract Objectives To evaluate whether there is a relationship between preoperative anemia and domain-specific cognitive performance in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Design Retrospective analysis of data collected from a randomized..

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Abstract Hematocrit (Hct) values after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) must be maintained appropriately to avoid perioperative complications. Therefore, an accurate prediction is required. However, the standard prediction equation..

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Abstract Background:  Although conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (cCPB) is still the most widely used method in open heart surgery, methods such as retrograde autologous priming (RAP) are increasingly popular in terms..

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Abstract Objective To compare the incidence and severity of acute kidney injury following open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in children after administration of exogenous nitric oxide. Design Retrospective cohort..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Bleeding is one of the commonest complications affecting children undergoing cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass. Antifibrinolytic drugs are part of a multifaceted approach aimed at reducing bleeding, though..

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Abstract Background Open heart surgery during pregnancy is relatively rare at home and abroad, and there is a higher risk and probability of maternal and infant death. How to carry..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the effects of administering tranexamic acid (TXA) after cardiopulmonary bypass, instead of after anesthesia induction, on postoperative seizures and blood transfusion requirements. Methods Adult patients who..

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Abstract Thrombocytosis has been feared as a source of thrombotic complications during the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. We present a patient urgently requiring repair/replacement..

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Abstract Background In our earlier study on the functional limits of the aneurysmal aortic root we determined the pig root is susceptible to failure at high aortic pressures levels. We..