Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the ultrafast track (UFT) integrated care pathway in cardiac surgery patients defined as intensive care..
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Abstract Objectives To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and early outcomes of a standardized operating room extubation (ORE) protocol implemented for elective cardiac surgery patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Design A prospective..
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Abstract Fast-track extubation has emerged as a vital component of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathways, designed to optimize recovery and resource utilization after cardiac surgery, contrasting with traditional prolonged ventilation...
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Abstract Extubation of select neonatal and pediatric patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may avoid ventilator-induced lung injury, decrease neurosedative exposure, and improve rehabilitation. A single-center retrospective cohort study..
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Abstract Introduction It is around 4 PM when the surgeon, having just transferred his afternoon theater patient to the intensive care unit (ICU), approaches the patient’s family with a reassuring..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) traditionally has been used under deep sedation and mechanical ventilation. However, recent advancements have led to the development of awake ECMO strategies, allowing patients to..
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Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to compare short-term outcomes in patients extubated in the operating room (ORE) vs those extubated in the intensive care unit (ICUE) following cardiac surgery. Methods: A..
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Abstract Background We undertook this study to evaluate the efficacy of an on-table extubation protocol and to assess the magnitude of benefits when implemented as a routine practice in a..
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Abstract Background: This study aimed to investigate the impact of early extubation on stress response and neurodevelopmental outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods: In this single-center prospective pilot..
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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery in selected low-risk patients, has the potential to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of healthcare costs. Anesthesia-related challenges play a major role..
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Abstract Background: Delayed extubation with mechanical ventilation after cardiac valve surgery is an important clinical challenge. Early extubation can improve the survival rate and prognosis of patients. The study aims..
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Abstract Background In an effort to enhance recovery after cardiac surgery, intraoperative extubation has been targeted as possibly beneficial. This multi-center cohort study aimed to assess this by evaluating the outcomes..
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Abstract Background The utility of operating room extubation (ORE) after cardiac surgery over fast-track extubation (FTE) within 6 hours remains contested. We hypothesized ORE would be associated with equivalent rates..
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Abstract During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, children suffered severe lung injury resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In this case series, we..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: To describe factors associated with failed extubation (FE) in neonates following cardiovascular surgery, and the relationship with clinical outcomes. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Twenty-bed pediatric cardiac ICU..
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Abstract Objectives The aim of this analysis was to compare the effect of extubating in the operating room (OR) versus and the (ICU) among patients undergoing (CABG). Design A retrospective . Setting Ten..
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Abstract Background: Extubation while receiving V-V ECMO is being considered earlier for patients with respiratory failure. This can facilitate early mobilization, participation in physical therapy, and reduce the potential consequences of..
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Abstract Background Extubation during extracorporeal oxygenation (ECMO) in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) has not been well studied. Despite the potential benefits of this strategy, weaning from ECMO before libera‑tion..
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Abstract Aim: In current practice, fast-track protocols are gaining importance in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. For this purpose, besides different application techniques, biomarkers are frequently examined in the peri-operative period...
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