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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rapidly growing resource for the most critically ill patients with respiratory and/or circulatory failure. [1,2] ECMO is one of the most resource intensive..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) has been the foundational resuscitation approach for decades. Where CCPR is unsuccessful, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-assisted CPR (ECPR) may improve outcomes. Predicting failure of CCPR..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Retained blood syndrome (RBS) is defined as the postoperative retention of blood within the thoracic cavity. In addition to the mechanical impacts on cardiac and pulmonary function, RBS..

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Abstract Background: Medical mission trips address the global burden of cardiac disease, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where limited access to cardiac surgery exacerbates challenges faced by affected individuals. However, a..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: Brain ischemia is a frequent complication in patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) therapy due to hypoperfusion, low oxygenation, and thromboembolism. While concomitant intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy..

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Abstract Management of mesenteric malperfusion or ischaemia in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) has been controversial and it remains unclear as to the best strategy for mesenteric..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Donation after circulatory death provides excellent patient outcomes in heart transplantation; however, warm ischaemic graft damage remains a concern. We have reported that a brief period of hypothermic..

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Abstract Introduction Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an essential life-support system in critical care specifically engineered to assist cardiac and respiratory function by externally maintaining blood perfusion and oxygenation..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Due to their chemical nature as fluorinated hydrocarbon compounds, volatile anesthetics are highly potent greenhouse gases, with desflurane having by far the largest CO2-equivalent (CO2e) footprint. In everyday..

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Abstract The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends that healthcare education material be written at a 6th–7th grade reading level. There are yet to be studies that investigate the readability..

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Abstract Background Preliminary evidence from small, single-center studies suggests levosimendan may improve the likelihood of successful venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) weaning in patients with cardiogenic shock. However, the literature..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk treatment but the legal risk surrounding its use is unknown. Methods Retrospective review of the Westlaw legal database was used to..

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Abstract Background The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a widely utilized technique to provide circulatory support for critically ill patients with cardiac dysfunction. While IABP therapy offers clinical benefits, the..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a crucial tool in the care of patients with multiorgan failure and is increasingly utilized as a bridge to transplantation. While..

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Abstract Background Little is known about how the role of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialist (ES) impacts intensive care unit (ICU) staff retention. Our facility allows staff ICU registered..

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Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombotic complications are common in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The optimal anticoagulation monitoring protocol in these patients..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex clinical syndrome with a spectrum of clinical manifestations and outcomes (1); characterized by the deterioration of renal function over a period of..

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Abstract Iatrogenic aortic regurgitation (AR) after ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure occurs because of the distortion of the aortic valve or leaflet perforation. We presented a case of a 1-month-old..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a medical intervention employed to provide life-sustaining support for patients. YouTube is a dynamic and widely utilized platform for distributing health-related information. The..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) requires advanced skills for induction and management. This study evaluated whether the outcomes of ECPR differ by institutional volume. Using the Japanese Association for Acute..

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Abstract Objectives To study the association between bleeding and acute kidney injury (AKI). Design Post-hoc study of a randomized trial of 4% albumin versus Ringer's acetate for cardiopulmonary bypass priming..

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Abstract Perioperative pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a common complication of chest surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and its etiology is multifactorial. Patients undergoing this surgery often have underlying conditions,..

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Abstract The online etymonline dictionary, a source of information regarding the origins and development of words, defines the term mentor as a ‘wise adviser and intimate friend who is also a..

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Abstract Background Minimally invasive thoracotomies to repair selected congenital heart defects are considered only a cosmetic alternative approach by many; however, they represent the routine alternative in centers of expertise...

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Abstract Background Healthcare staff adapt to challenges faced when delivering healthcare by using workarounds. Sometimes, safety standards, the very things used to routinely mitigate risk in healthcare, are the obstacles that..

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Abstract Background Understanding cerebral blood flow regulation and later optimizing brain perfusion is part of neuroprotection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in neonates. Methods A total of 38 neonates undergoing CPB..

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Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of different arterial cannula models on hemodynamic performance and blood damage associated with femoral artery cannulation in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract The use of respectful communication is essential to establishing a good therapeutic relationship between the healthcare professional (HCP) and the patient. Negative language can adversely affect interactions between the..

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Abstract Clinical blood pump consoles for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are poorly accessible to researchers due to their high cost. Furthermore, clinical machines are built and designed at a high..

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Abstract Over the past 30 years, licensure and certification requirements for cardiovascular perfusionists have varied considerably in the United States. In addition to intraoperative perfusion for cardiac surgery, the role..