Abstract Background and Objectives: Rapid response teams (RRT) are multidisciplinary teams activated to assess patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and require a shared framework for approaching a deteriorating..
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Abstract Background A common limitation to normothermic ex situ heart perfusion (ESHP) is functional decline. We previously designed a cardioprotective normothermic perfusion protocol, incorporating adenosine-lidocaine cardioplegia, subnormothermic reperfusion, pyruvate and..
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Abstract Despite advances in therapy, the incidence of cardiogenic shock continues to increase, with significant mortality that has improved minimally over time. Treatment options for cardiogenic shock are complex and..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Perfusion safety in cardiac surgery is vital, and this survey explores perfusion practices, perspectives, and challenges related to it. Specifically, it examines the readiness of on-call and emergency..
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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) refers to the use of temporary mechanical support as an adjunct to standard CPR in patients with cardiovascular collapse. Although it is a relatively recent..
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