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Abstract Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are frequent on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). Performing routine blood cultures (BCs) may identify early paucisymptomatic BSIs. We investigated the contribution of systematic..

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Abstract Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of optimized ultrafiltration on perioperative electrolytes, acid–base balance, and pulmonary function during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in infants with low body weight (under..

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Context Poisoning may lead to respiratory failure, shock, cardiac arrest, or death. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be used to provide circulatory support, termed venoarterial (VA) ECMO; or respiratory support..

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Abstract     OBJECTIVES To improve organ protection with the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure, a so-called four-sites perfusion in combination with proximalization for the distal aortic anastomosis was performed...

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Abstract The following sections are included: HISTORICAL NOTE DYNAMICS OF COAGULATION, FIBRINOLYSIS, AND COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS (CPB) Role of Oxygenators in Haemostasis   ANTI-COAGULATION DURING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS Heparin Protamine..

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Abstract Background  Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 42%–64% of the neonatal patients experiencing cardiac surgery, contributing to postoperative morbidity and mortality. Current diagnostic criteria, which are mainly based on..

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Abstract Background  Systemic inflammation contributes to cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury (AKI). Cardiomyocytes and other organs experience hypothermia and hypoxia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which induces the secretion of cold-inducible..

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Abstract The clinical importance of viscoelastic testing in patient blood management when performing cardiovascular surgery is increasing. We aimed to examine the effect of a blood transfusion protocol including an..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery (CS) in pediatric patients induces an overt oxidative stress (OS) response. Children are particularly vulnerable to OS related injury. The immaturity of their organs and antioxidant..

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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to develop the Perfusionists' Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills tool, specifically to the perfusionists' context, and test its inter-rater reliability. Methods An expert panel was convened to..

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Abstract Dynamic or hybrid configurations for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are needed when patient physiology or clinical conditions change. Dynamic configurations included configurations converting from veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO or veno-venous..

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Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) is gaining worldwide acceptance as an adjunct to brain death (BD) in transplant surgery. Initially performed for abdominal organs procurement, DCD was then carried out..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac failure is on the rise worldwide. Some challenges, such as limb ischemia and thrombotic or hemorrhagic events, are well-recognized. Newer data suggests that ventricle..

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Aortic Arch isolation and cardiovascular off pump arch repair in patient with type B free perforation of subclavian artery and left hemithorax hematoma undergone at site repair and organ darman..

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Abstract Background Query a single institution computed tomography (CT) database to assess the prevalence of aortic arch anomalies in general adult population and their potential association with thoracic aortopathies. Methods..

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Abstract Background The opioid epidemic has seen a drastic increase in the incidence of drug-associated infective endocarditis (IE). No clinical tool exists to predict operative morbidity and mortality in patients..

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PEDIAITRIC CARDIOLOGY - HISTORICAL SESSION - EPISODE 1 History of Atrial Switch Operation - Dr Alvise Guariento   PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY - HISTORICAL SESSION EPISODE 2 The Establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass ..

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A to Z steps of mitral valve replacement in patient with Covid 19 and mitral bacterial endocarditis at the same time cannulation with ascending aorta and two stage venous cannulation...

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Abstract Background: Prone positioning (PP) improves oxygenation and respiratory mechanics and is associated with lower mortality in patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Despite this, some..

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Abstract Evidence for the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children with refractory respiratory failure or shock following ingestion or toxin exposure, has been confined to single-center experiences, individual..

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Abstract Objectives Recombinant factor VIIa is used off-label for refractory bleeding after cardiac surgery. This study reviewed the indications, usage rates and complications of recombinant factor VIIa. Design Retrospective case..

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This case reports on a 40-year-old-female who was hospitalized with signs of respiratory distress due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CoW_32_2021_E_web_compressed.pdf"]  

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This case reports on a 17-year-old male patient with a history of fever, dyspnea, diffuse chest and abdominal pain, and generalized rash following COVID-19 molecular diagnosis. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CoW_31_2021_E_web_compressed.pdf"]  

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Aula sobre fisiologia renal. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da..

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Low Flow Extracorporeal Oxygenation Author: Dr. Avraham Abutbul, Specialist in Internal Medicine, General Intensive Care Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine* Mechanical ventilation has many disadvantages for both patients and clinicians. During..

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To the Editor: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was considered early in the pandemic to rescue the most severe forms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)–associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The..

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Abstract Current guidelines recommend serial right heart catheterization (RHC) to survey pulmonary hypertension in patients awaiting heart transplant. However, the role and impact of this surveillance is unclear in patients..

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Patient with left pulmonary artery injury due to MVA or accident came in golden time to our center studies confirmed presence of LT pulmonary artey clot and intimal damage undergone..

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Real scene of RA perforation and secondary tamponade during closed percutaneous pace maker insertion for the patient pace maker withdrawn and site repair with patch.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..

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Patient with chronic sub valve pulmonary stenosis came to our center with chief complaint of dypnea as well chest pain in TTE as well TEE presence of subvalve stenosis confirmed..