Abstract Cardiac allotransplantation is warranted in children with end-stage heart failure or irreparable congenital heart disease. A dearth of organs for transplantation has contributed to long wait-list times and resultant..
Read MoreAbstract Assisted artificial intelligence (A-AI) has rapidly become a gold standard approach for conducting data analysis and medical writing []. From executing complex statistical tasks to extracting relevant information and..
Read MoreAbstract Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), which augments coronary blood flow and reduces cardiac afterload, is the most widely used temporary mechanical circulatory support (TMCS) device. It has been used in..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Data is limited regarding the effects of supraphysiologic blood oxygen tension (hyperoxia) in patients requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS). We sought to evaluate the association between hyperoxia and..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Increased time-dose-response (TDR) of suboptimal oxygen delivery (DO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been associated with increased postoperative complications. The impact of surgical approach - minimally invasive vs...
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for comparative effectiveness. However, they face unique challenges in cardiac surgery. The objective of this work is to summarize the..
Read MoreAbstract Background It is hypothesized that combining HA380 with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery could reduce the inflammatory response induced by CPB and subsequently..
Read MoreAbstract Background Selective antegrade cerebral perfusion, via unilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (uACP) or bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (bACP) approaches, is used in aortic arch surgery to protect the brain during..
Read MoreWe are getting a lot of questions about working in Europe as a Perfusionist. Each country has its own regulations, its perfusion qualification, but we always say that a great..
Read MoreAbstract The human heart has one of highest metabolic requirements in the body: even in a resting physiologic state it must work to circulate approximately 5 L/min to 8 L/min..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To assess concordance between Hemochron Response (ACTr) and the three-activator device Hemochron Signature Elite (ACTe) in adult cardiac surgery patients. To evaluate the correlation between ACTe and anti-Xa..
Read MoreAbstract Hybrid extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), containing additional ECMO cannulations in addition to conventional ECMO, is increasingly used for the treatment of serious cardiopulmonary conditions. Patients initiating non-hybrid ECMO may..
Read MoreAbstract Rotary Blood Pump (RBP) is a commonly used ventricular assist device. However, the constant speed operation of the blood pump leads to a reduction of blood flow pulsatility, which..
Read MoreAbstract Aims Crises in the operating room, often resulting from human factors, endangers patient safety. Simulation-based training to develop non-technical skills shows promise in managing these crises. This review examines..
Read MoreAbstract Bleeding complications are frequently observed in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and are associated with increased mortality. Due to the complex mechanisms, managing bleeding during ECMO remains a challenge...
Read MoreAbstract Introduction This study aims to describe laboratory and clinical factors associated with thrombotic events during prolonged pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods A secondary analysis of a multi-center prospective study..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Severe poisoning can lead to catastrophic cardiovascular collapse, often progressing to multiorgan failure and death. While intensive supportive care and pharmacological intervention remain the cornerstone of management, cases of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass use during surgery disrupts microcirculation, which can contribute to lung injury, particularly in patients with pulmonary comorbidities. Continuous transcutaneous carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring assists clinicians to..
Read MoreAbstract Background Surgery-related adverse events are among the most common adverse events in-hospital. However, no comprehensive, multidisciplinary perioperative guidelines exist at the European level. The aim of this study is..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction The aim of this scoping review was to determine what evidence is available regarding the use of the cycle ergometer in the rehabilitation of adult patients undergoing extracorporeal..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Amino acids (AAs) serve diverse roles, and insufficient delivery is associated with worse outcomes in ill patients. In the case of congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery with cardiopulmonary..
Read MoreAbstract Background In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), clinicians frequently make complex, high-stakes judgments, where inaccuracies can profoundly affect patient outcomes. This perspective examines human judgment error in ICU settings,..
Read MoreAbstract Background Limb ischemia is a serious complication of venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), potentially resulting in amputation, rhabdomyolysis, or death. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES In cardiac surgery patients, acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently occurs in the setting of haemodynamic instability and treatment with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS). Recent evidence suggests amino..
Read MoreAbstract Thyroid storm (TS) is an endocrine emergency requiring aggressive medical management. In severe cases, hemodynamic instability may necessitate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support as a bridge to definitive surgical..
Read MoreAbstract RenOx, a novel artificial lung and kidney assist device, combines gas exchange and dialysis fibers for integrated respiratory and renal support, with dialysis fibers intended for toxin clearance and..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely recognized as a life-saving measure. The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is on the rise, serving as an effective mechanical..
Read MoreAbstract This study assesses hemodynamic data and parameter combinations in predicting neurocognitive impairment post-cardiopulmonary bypass graft (CABG) using logistic regression and random forest algorithms. 28 patients underwent the Montreal Cognitive..
Read MoreAbstract Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sevoflurane-based anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) on intraocular pressure (IOP) during coronary artery..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose To build a mock circulatory loop to simulate veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) haemodynamics using a patient-specific silicone aortic phantom and compare the flow dynamics for continuous..
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