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Abstract Traditionally, the diagnosis of kidney disease has relied primarily on serum creatinine (SCr). For acute kidney injury (AKI), changes in urine output (UO) have also been recognized as a..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly utilised in critically ill patients with severe cardiac failure and cardiac arrest, yet sex-specific differences in presentation, utilisation, and clinical outcomes..

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Abstract Invasive arterial blood pressure (BP) monitoring is a cornerstone of hemodynamic assessment in critically ill patients. This review explores how the individual components of BP—systolic arterial (SAP), diastolic arterial..

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Abstract Racial and ethnic disparities and language barriers coexist with inequities in a child’s educational, environmental, and economic opportunity. We evaluated the association between surgical outcomes and a composite child..

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Abstract Background Acute normovolaemic haemodilution (ANH) is a widely adopted packed red blood cells (pRBC) transfusion sparing strategy after cardiac surgery. While the intraoperative effect is plausible and likely enhanced..

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Abstract Terada et al. presented an important study on the dynamic relationship between plasma fibrinogen concentration and functional clot strength after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Their findings underscore the multifactorial nature of..

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Abstract BACKGROUND The choice of priming and volume replacement fluids during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery impacts hemodynamic stability, coagulation, renal function, and patient outcomes. Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4..

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Abstract The last 10 years have seen an exponential rise in the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also frequently referred to as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) when a membrane..

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Abstract The 19th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion took place on May 16 and 17, 2025, at the InRad Events Center of the..

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Abstract The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a complex autoimmune disease that causes a state of hypercoagulability that can result in recurrent venous and arterial thromboses. APS may lead to cardiac..

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Abstract Background Autologous blood transfusion (ABT), as a blood conservation strategy, is widely used in surgeries for acute Stanford-A aortic dissection(ATAAD). However, investigations into the correlation between ABT and postoperative..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a common and important complication. The risk factors for CSA-AKI remain poorly described. We aimed to identify risk factors for CSA-AKI..

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Abstract Objectives The central cannulation technique was introduced at our institution in 2018 and has evolved into a primary cannulation strategy for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery. This..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used since 1975 to provide temporary cardiorespiratory support in neonates, children, and adults with severe cardiopulmonary conditions unresponsive to conventional therapy. Initially focused..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  Toxic workplace environments in healthcare, characterised by discrimination, bullying, poor communication, and lack of support, have a negative effect on physicians’ well-being and patient safety. Anaesthesiologists and intensivists..

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Abstract Background and Objectives Red blood cells are often overprepared for surgery, leading to waste and increased costs, despite the need for cross-matching tests. This study aimed to develop a..

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Abstract Red blood cells (RBCs) play a crucial role in delivering oxygen to tissues with their distinctive shape. However, the mechanisms underlying cellular deformation and rupture due to stress, which..

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Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in pregnancy is rare but life-threatening. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used as rescue therapy in refractory cases, though evidence remains limited. This..

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Abstract Background Indirect calorimetry (IC) in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is complicated. This study presents a novel IC method for this population and compares energy expenditure (EE) from..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) requires precise hemostasis management to limit postoperative bleeding. Fibrinogen, platelet count, and pro-coagulant factors guide transfusion decisions, yet Clauss fibrinogen measurement during..

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Abstract Background Perioperative hyperglycemia is common during cardiac surgery and has been linked to an increased risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). However, the benefits of perioperative tight glucose control..

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Abstract Background ECMO-associated coagulopathy is a common phenomenon in patients undergoing ECMO therapy. However, data on coagulation trajectories in the post ECMO decannulation period are limited. This study aimed to..

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Abstract Shear-induced platelet activation and receptor shedding in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) paradoxically increase risks of thrombosis and bleeding. Although flow cytometry commonly assesses platelet activation and receptor expression, correlations..

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Abstract Background The membrane oxygenator is a critical component of extracorporeal circulation (ECC), whose performance directly depends on its structural architecture. Differences in fiber geometry and winding patterns lead to..

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The next edition of the International ECOS-TCS Congress is planned on June 23-24, 2026 in Paris, at the Institut du Cerveau, at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital. Extracorporeal Organ Support (ECOS)..

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Paris pediatric ecmo course June 15-19, 2026 Language will be English. Intensive teaching program: 5 days The program will be interactive, with lectures, case studies and a lot of time devoted to..

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Abstract Ex situ normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) of the liver has emerged as a dynamic preservation strategy, enabling the maintenance of metabolic activity and assessment of grafts prior to transplantation. Prolonged..

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Abstract Objectives Exploratory laparotomy, when required as a treatment for abdominal complications of post–extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) initiation, carries a high mortality rate that approaches 80% to 100%. However, studies..

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Abstract Background: Temporary mechanical circulatory support (t‑MCS) is increasingly used in fulminant myocarditis (FM), yet long‑term outcomes and risk factors remain poorly defined.   Methods: From the FULLMOON international cohort..

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Abstract Objective:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used to provide pulmonary and circulatory support in patients with ongoing critical illness. Studies investigating whether an association exists between ECMO center-volume..