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Systemic release of cytokines…

Abstract Objective:  To define systemic release kinetics of a panel of cytokines and heat shock proteins in porcine polytrauma/hemorrhage models and to evaluate whether they could be useful as early trauma biomarkers...

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ECMO use and mortality…

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in resuscitation of critically ill patients with documented improved survival. Few studies describe ECMO use in cardiogenic shock. This study examines..

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Preventing and managing catastrophic…

Abstract The use of extracorporeal circulation for cardiac surgery and extracorporeal life support poses tremendous challenges to the hemostatic equilibrium given its diametric tendency to trigger hyper‐ and hypocoagulopathy. The..

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Three Cases of Anaphylaxis…

Case 1 A 78-year-old male diabetic patient underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). His insulin therapy had been changed recently to human insulin (Humulin M3; Eli Lilly Italia, Sesto..

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Survival and quality of…

Abstract Objectives  life support (ECLS) is an emerging option to treat selected patients with cardiac arrest refractory to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Our primary objective was to determine the mortality at..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation improves…

Abstract Purpose Hemorrhage is the most common cause of preventable death after trauma. Coagulopathy plays a central role in uncontrolled bleeding and is caused by multiple factors. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation..

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Results of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary…

Abstract Background Survival of children experiencing cardiac arrest refractory to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is very poor. We sought to examine current era outcomes of extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) support for..

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Cerebral perfusion and metabolism…

Abstract Aim To determine whether targeting a mean arterial pressure of 90 mmHg (MAP90) would yield improved cerebral blood flow and less ischaemia compared to MAP 60 mmHg (MAP60) with..

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Albumin use in bleeding…

Abstract Purpose Albumin solution is a colloid used for resuscitation in cardiac surgical patients, but it is unclear if it offers advantages over crystalloids. We examined current clinical practice across..

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Clinical Outcomes and Cost…

Abstract Importance  Intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist device (LVAD) compared with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been associated with increased risk of mortality and bleeding among patients with acute myocardial infarction..

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2023 International Consensus on…

Abstract The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation engages in a continuous review of new, peer-reviewed, published cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid science. Draft Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations are..

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European Resuscitation Council and…

Abstract The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) have collaborated to produce these post-resuscitation care guidelines for adults, which are based on the..

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Hospital-level volume in extracorporeal…

Abstract Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk procedure with significant morbidity and mortality and there is an uncertain volume-outcome relationship, especially regarding long-term functional outcomes. The aim of..

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Development of a health…

Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly used for adults with cardiac arrest (CA) refractory to Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Concerns exist that adding ECPR could worsen health..

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Long-Term Health-Related Quality of…

Abstract Aim To compare the long-term Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) between patients receiving extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods and..

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Fibrinogen levels and bleeding…

Abstract Introduction Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an essential life-support system in critical care specifically engineered to assist cardiac and respiratory function by externally maintaining blood perfusion and oxygenation..

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We’re no longer flying…

Abstract As extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is increasingly utilized for refractory cardiac arrest in adults, we learn significantly more about resuscitation in ways that were not applicable, or even available..

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European Resuscitation Council Guidelines…

Abstract The 2025 European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines present the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines for the practice of resuscitation across Europe. The ERC Guidelines 2025 are based on evidence produced..

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