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Effect of Cyclosporine on Cytokine Production in Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Sub-Analysis of the CiPRICS Study

Abstract Objectives The augmented inflammatory response to cardiac surgery is a recognized cause of postoperative acute kidney injury. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of preoperative cyclosporine treatment..

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Association of Arterial Hyperoxia With Outcomes in Critically Ill Children

Abstract Importance  Oxygen supplementation is a cornerstone treatment in pediatric critical care. Accumulating evidence suggests that overzealous use of oxygen, leading to hyperoxia, is associated with worse outcomes compared with patients..

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Risk and Safety Perceptions Contribute to Transfusion Decisions in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Abstract Variability persists in intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion rates, despite evidence supporting associated adverse sequelae. We evaluated whether beliefs concerning transfusion risk and safety are independently associated with..

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Alternative Input for Perfusion Management Devices: Voice Recognition for Data Input and the Effects on Charting and Perioperative Calculation Use

Abstract Technology in healthcare has become increasingly prevalent and user friendly. In the last decade, advances in hands-free methods of data input have become more viable in a variety of..

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Towards an optimal blood pressure during CPB, Protection of Kidneys & Brain. - Feb 23

Did you miss the EBCP webinar on blood pressure during CPB? Register and watch the recording to claim your EBCP point by clicking the button below.

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Effect of Moderate Hypothermia vs Normothermia on 30-Day Mortality in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Receiving Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Importance  The optimal approach to the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiogenic shock is uncertain. Objective  To determine whether early use of moderate hypothermia (33-34 °C) compared with..

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Optimal Mean Arterial Pressure for Favorable Neurological Outcomes in Survivors after Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract We evaluated the optimal mean arterial pressure (MAP) for favorable neurological outcomes in patients who underwent extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Adult patients who underwent ECPR were included. The average..

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How effective is extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has gained increasing as a promising but resource-intensive intervention for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). There is little data to quantify the impact of this intervention..

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Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Covid-19 Does Not Pose Extra Risk to Transport Team

Abstract Previous experience has shown that transporting patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a safe and effective mode of transferring critically ill patients requiring maximum mechanical ventilator support to..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Septic Shock in Children

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rescue treatment used in children and adults with reversible cardiorespiratory failure. The role of ECMO is not fully established in pediatric sepsis. In..

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Mitral valve replacement in patient with BE and annulus destruction with LAA closure

Step by step mitral valve replacement with mechanical valve in patient with BE and annulus destruction with LAA closure and annulus reconstruction with autologous patch.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..

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New Publication Reports Significant Reductions in Perioperative Bleeding Complications Following Acute Aortic Dissection Surgery using CytoSorbents' Antithrombotic Drug Removal Technology

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  (NASDAQ: ), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification, highlights a new publication in..

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Modified Barbero-Marcial repair for type I truncus arteriosus in a 2.7-kg neonate

The basics of truncus arteriosus (TA) repair include separating the pulmonary and systemic circulations with closure of the ventricular septal defect (VSD) via a right ventriculotomy and establishing right ventricular..

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Primary intra-aortic balloon support versus inotropes for decompensated heart failure and low output: a randomised trial

Abstract Aims: The haemodynamic effects of primary implantation of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) versus inotropes in decompensated heart failure and low output (DHF-LO), but without an acute coronary syndrome, have..

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Mitral valve bacterial endocarditis and sepsis undergone MVR

Patient with pseudomonas aeroginosa mitral valve bacterial endocarditis and sepsis undergone MVR with biological valve and good post op TEE. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..

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ELSO Guidelines for Adult and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuits

Abstract This guideline describes the ECMO circuit for all patient populations. These guidelines describe safe practice based on extensive experience and are considered consensus guidelines. These guidelines are not intended..

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Tracheostomy Practices and Outcomes in Children During Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives:  Children receiving prolonged extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support may benefit from tracheostomy during ECMO by facilitating rehabilitation; however, the procedure carries risks, especially hemorrhagic complications. Knowledge of tracheostomy practices and outcomes of..

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Postoperative use of CytoSorb in septic shock following a mitral valve replacement procedure due to infective endocarditis

This case report’s on a 65-year-old male patient who was admitted to the Department of Cardiac Surgery due to severe mitral regurgitation in the context of infective endocarditis. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CoW_04_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]

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Dr. Gary Webb Memorial journal club - All journals

This time around we are discussing very interesting work by  et al from CHU, Lille, France in the field of minimal invasive congenital cardiac surgery.     Levosimendan as a primary..

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Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Videos and description of extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patient with previous TEVAR by Sam Zeraatiannejaddavani RMRC WA. [playlist ids="23018"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..

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Tricuspid valve endocarditis undergone biological valve replacement with preservation subvalve apparatus

Patient with Bacterial tricuspid valve endocarditis undergone biological valve replacement with preservation subvalve apparatus.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of..

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Systems-based investigation of patient safety incidents

Abstract Patient safety events are common in healthcare. We can learn from other safety-critical industries that further incidents are most likely to be prevented where lessons are learned at the..

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The contribution of human factors and ergonomics to the design and delivery of safe future healthcare

Abstract Human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) is concerned with the design of work and work systems. There is an increasing appreciation of the value that HF/E can bring to enhancing..

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Ambulatory home wearable lung: progress and future directions

Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) was first implemented as an extension of cardiopulmonary bypass technology. The early use of ECLS in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was discouraging,..

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Intraoperative support during lung transplantation

Abstract The role of intraoperative mechanical support during lung transplantation (LTx) is essential to provide a safe hemodynamic and ventilatory status during critical intraoperative events. This hemodynamic and ventilatory stability..

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Blood Pumps for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Platelet Activation During Different Operating Conditions

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a therapy used in severe cardiopulmonary failure. Blood is pumped through an artificial circuit exposing it to nonphysiologic conditions, which promote platelet activation and..

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The Disconnect Between Extracorporeal Circulation and the Microcirculation

Abstract Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) procedures, such as cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), take over the function of one or more organs, providing clinicians time to treat underlying..

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Non-White Race/Ethnicity and Female Sex Are Associated with Increased Allogeneic Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery Patients: 2007-2018

Abstract Objective To evaluate racial and/or ethnic and sex disparities in allogeneic and autologous red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in cardiac surgery. Design A retrospective observational study. Setting 2007 to..

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The physiology of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: The Fick principle

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be delivered in veno-arterial (VA) and veno-venous (VV) configurations based on the cannulation strategy. VA and VV ECMO are delivered primarily for haemodynamic and..

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