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Abstract Introduction Sternotomy has been the most common approach for the correction of congenital cardiac defects, and questions arise surrounding the safety, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of implementing minimally invasive techniques..

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Abstract Background There remains significant variability in the use of intraoperative mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation. This report details our outcomes using elective cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in lung transplantation...

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Abstract Background On-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) triggers inflammatory responses as a result of surgical stress and extracorporeal circulation, which affect platelet and leukocyte activation while enhancing their intimate..

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Abstract Background Congenital heart disease is the most common neonatal congenital condition. Surgery is often necessary. Patients with congenital heart disease are potentially exposed to red cell transfusion preoperatively, intraoperatively..

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Abstract There is no consensus on the ideal sweep gas flow volume for achieving targeted blood partial gas pressures during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The sweep gas flow rate is one..

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Abstract Penetrating cardiac injury in children is a life-threatening emergency. The initial reaction of the witness and medical team management plays a crucial role in survival. We are reporting a..

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Abstract Background: Ascorbic acid is a strong antioxidant that prevents postoperative delirium by inhibiting reactive oxygen species production. This pilot study was designed to investigate the prevalence of postoperative delirium among..

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Abstract Background:  The sustained renal effects of exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass are unknown. This study aimed to test whether cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with sustained renal tissue hypoxia and..

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Abstract Introduction Biostatistics is an increasing focus in both the United States Medical Licensing exams (USMLE) and medical school curricula. Nonetheless, literature has documented that it is poorly understood among..

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Abstract Objective Hemolysis is a complication in surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the point-of-care device Hemcheck Helge..

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Abstract Background Although goal-directed perfusion (GDP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been discussed extensively in adult studies, no pediatric indexed oxygen delivery (Do2i) thresholds are universally accepted, and no pediatric..

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Abstract Background Continuous blood gas monitoring (CBGM) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for maintaining optimal patient outcomes, enabling rapid responses to critical fluctuations in blood gas parameters. This non-inferiority..

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Abstract Background We evaluated outcomes of neonatal cardiac surgery at hospitals affiliated with the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association (ECHSA). Methods All patients ≤30 days of life undergoing a cardiac..

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Abstract Aim Feeling valued is a striking mitigator of burnout yet how to facilitate healthcare workers (HCWs) feeling valued has not been adequately studied. This study discovered factors relating to HCWs..

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Abstract Importance  Excessive bleeding is a common and prognostically important complication of cardiac surgery. For bleeding related to coagulation factor deficiency, frozen plasma is the most used therapy. Preliminary trials indicate..

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Abstract Background: Although technology is rapidly advancing in immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation, there is a paucity of literature to guide its implementation into health professions education, and there are..

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Abstract Nosocomial infections are one of the most frequent complications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with increased mortality (). Bloodstream infections present a particular problem because of..

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Abstract Surgical handover remains a high-risk process with no gold standard for practice despite 20 years of available guidance. Variability in practice is common, and poorly performed handover poses significant,..

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Abstract Heart tumours are a diverse group of tumours that may present with symptoms or be discovered incidentally when a patient is being evaluated for a physical or seemingly unrelated..

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Abstract Objective(s) This study was designed to assess the relative association between adjunctive fresh frozen plasma (FFP) or adjunctive cryoprecipitate and morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery patients receiving platelets..

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Introduction Myocardial protection during cardiac surgery is a critical determinant of patient outcomes. Traditional cardioplegia techniques primarily aim to arrest the heart, reduce metabolic demand, and preserve myocardial viability (Buckberg,..

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Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass, a cornerstone of modern cardiac surgery, temporarily diverts blood away from the heart and lungs, allowing for surgical intervention in a controlled environment. During CPB, blood is..

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Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for modern cardiac surgery, allowing complex repairs and reconstructions by diverting blood away from the heart and lungs. However, during this process, the heart's..

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Abstract: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces a multifactorial systemic inflammatory response that significantly contributes to postoperative complications such as acute lung injury, renal dysfunction, and increased morbidity. This response is initiated..

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Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has revolutionized cardiac surgery by temporarily taking over the function of the heart and lungs during complex procedures. Central to this technique is the management of..

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Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a pivotal role in modern cardiac surgery by temporarily assuming the functions of the heart and lungs during complex procedures. However, despite its life-saving capabilities,..

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Introduction: Cardiac surgery is among the most delicate and high-risk procedures in modern medicine, and the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is central to its success. In this complex setting,..

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Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a cornerstone of modern cardiac surgery, facilitating complex intracardiac procedures by temporarily assuming the function of the heart and lungs. One of the most critical..

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Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate mean cerebral blood flow velocity, gaseous microemboli (GME) counts, regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2), and clinical outcomes using multimodality neuromonitoring..

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Abstract Predictive scoring systems for adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for sepsis have not been yet reported. Based on the Chinese Society of ExtraCorporeal Life Support (CSECLS)..