Abstract Peristaltic pumps are commonly used in medical applications like cardiopulmonary bypass and drug infusion due to their minimal contact with bio-fluids and precise flow control. However, these pumps generate..
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Abstract Objectives To compare brain injury biomarker release levels between two different cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) flow rates in elective cardiac surgery and to explore differences in postoperative delirium between groups..
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Abstract Background Large cannulae can increase cannula-related complications during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Conversely, the ability for small cannulae to provide adequate support is poorly understood. Therefore, we..
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Abstract Background This study examines the role of extracorporeal life support flow in the development of acute kidney injury in cardiogenic shock. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 465..
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Abstract OBJECTIVE: Measuring fluid responsiveness is important in the management of critically ill patients, with a 10–15% change in cardiac output typically being used to indicate “fluid responsiveness.” Ideally, these changes would..
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En este video te hablare del indice de flujo, utilizado en la evaluacion de la estenosis aortica. In this video I will show you everything about the use of..
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Abstract In vitro hemolysis testing is commonly used to determine hemocompatibility of ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). However, poor reproducibility remains a challenging problem, due to several unidentified influencing factors. The..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving modality used to manage cardiopulmonary failure refractory to conventional medical and surgical therapies. Despite advances in ECMO equipment, bleeding and thrombosis..
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