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PerfWeb 78 (3 days event) - 15/17 March

  Day 1—Air, Inflammation and Biocompatibility Tammy discusses the blood air interface, common to cardiopulmonary bypass and how this initiates the inflammatory cascade. Tammy also discusses biocompatible surfaces and how..

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PerfWeb 77 (3 days event) - 8/10 March

  Day 1—Safely Repositioning a Dual Lumen ECMO Cannula Tammy will discussed published data on how to safely reposition a dual lumen ECMO cannula without the need of interrupting flow..

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PerfWeb 76 (3 days event)

Day 1 - Brain MRI in Adult Survivors of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Tammy Sparacino, CCP reviews the latest peer reviewed publication on the effects of ECMO on the brain. Day..

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Pulmonary veins note in pre-LA ablation

Young patient scheduled for PV ablation. The left inferior pulmonary vein crosses the midline (with pre-esophageal course) to join the right inferior pulmonary vein to drain into the back of..

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I CONFERÊNCIA DA LINPE

I Conferência da LINPE Finalizaremos nossas atividades recebendo o perfusionista Sergio Luis (@perfusionistasergioluis), que irá ministrar a palestra sobre Interpretação de ECG durante a CEC.   I Conferência da LINPE..

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Echocardiography in Weaning Right Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support: Are We Measuring the Right Stuff?

Abstract Although acute right ventricular (RV) failure is uncommon, it is associated with a poor prognosis and high mortality. A range of devices now exist to provide temporary mechanical circulatory..

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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) for severe respiratory failure in adult cancer patients: a retrospective multicenter analysis

Abstract Purpose: The question of whether cancer patients with severe respiratory failure beneft from veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) remains unanswered. We, therefore, analyzed clinical characteristics and outcomes of a..

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Objective Content Validation of the Hemodynamic and Technical Parameters of the Orpheus TM Cardiopulmonary Bypass Simulator

Abstract The utilization of simulators for training is increasing in the professions associated with cardiac surgery. Before applying these simulators to high-stakes assessment, the simulator's output data must be validated...

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Preclinical Evaluation of a New ECCO2R Setup

Abstract Low flow extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is a promising approach to correct hypercapnic lung failure, facilitate lung protective ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome and to possibly prevent..

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Efficacy of Bivalirudin for Therapeutic Anticoagulation in COVID-19 Patients Requiring ECMO Support

Abstract Objectives The  (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with cases of refractory  (ARDS) sometimes requiring support with  (ECMO).  can be used for  in patients on ECMO support, but its efficacy and safety in patients with..

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The Interplay of Inflammation and Coagulation in COVID-19 Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract Objective Bleeding and thrombosis are common complications during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support for COVID-19 patients. We sought to examine the relationship between inflammatory status, coagulation effects, and observed..

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Kounis syndrome caused by protamine shock after coronary intervention: A case report

Abstract We report a case of Kounis syndrome that led to shock after protamine administration during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A man in his 50s was admitted to the nearest..

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Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Women at High Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage During Cesarean Section: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) can lead to substantial blood loss that compromises maternal hemodynamic stability and consequently cause severe maternal complications such as organ dysfunction or death. Intraoperative cell salvage..

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Redo bentall with valve preservation and tubular graft replacement (3D VRT CTA)

Patient with previous bentall operation undergone redo bentall with valve preservation and tubular graft replacement and SVG redo done weaned from CPB uneventfully you can also see 3D VRT CTA..

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Postoperative delirium prediction using machine learning models and preoperative electronic health record data

Abstract Background Accurate, pragmatic risk stratification for postoperative delirium (POD) is necessary to target preventative resources toward high-risk patients. Machine learning (ML) offers a novel approach to leveraging electronic health..

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Neurological Complications in COVID-19 Patients With ECMO Support: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background Patients with  (COVID-19)-related  (ARDS) increasingly receive  (ECMO) support. While ECMO has been shown to increase risk of stroke, few studies have examined this association in COVID-19 patients. Objective We conducted a..

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Cardiac Surgery in Patients With Blood Disorders

Abstract  that can contribute to abnormal bleeding can have a detrimental effect during cardiac surgery. Patients who are known to have such pathologies should be investigated thoroughly and cautious measures..

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Improving teamwork and communication in the operating room by introducing the theatre cap challenge

Abstract Objective One of the steps of the Surgical Safety Checklist is for the team members to introduce themselves. The objective of this study was to implement a tool to..

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The Effectiveness of Three Different Curricular Models to Teach Fundamental ECMO Specialist Skills to Entry Level Perfusionists

Abstract The dramatic increase in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) over the last decade with the concomitant need for ECMO competent perfusionists has raised questions of how well..

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MitraClip® procedure as bridge to left ventricular assist device: Enable extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning and reduce perioperative risk

Abstract Secondary mitral valve regurgitation is a frequent consequence of left ventricular dysfunction in patients with severe heart failure. The management of this disease can be challenging since it often..

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Central Partial Bypass Management Technique for Distal Arch Surgery

Abstract Circulatory arrest and left heart bypass are the most common approaches to manage perfusion during distal arch surgery. We report a novel perfusion technique utilized in the treatment of..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Transport in the Wake of the Pandemic Is Feasible and Safe

Abstract There are quarter of a million articles in PubMed since the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with about fifteen hundred articles on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) alone. Those that are entrenched..

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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on complications and mortality of patients with cardiac surgery

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess changes in cardiovascular disease severity, types, postoperative complications and prognosis during the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore possible influencing factors...

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Autotransfusion of vaginally shed blood as a novel therapy in obstetric hemorrhage: A case series

Abstract Objective To report maternal outcomes in a cohort of women who received autotransfusion of vaginally shed blood and to describe the feasibility of blood collection and cell salvage processing..

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FISIOLOGIA EXPLICA - Webinar 20

Nossa 1º aulão de 2022!! Prof. Elio Carvalho irá explicar no que este canal irá se transformar!!! Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC...

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Re-dosing of del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery requiring prolonged aortic cross-clamp

Abstract Objectives: Few data exist on the use of del Nido cardioplegia in adults, specifically during operations requiring prolonged aortic cross-clamp. In this pilot study, we evaluate outcomes of patients undergoing..

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