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Abstract Introduction & aim Intraoperative adverse events (iAEs) increase postoperative complications, which are devastating to patients and costly to healthcare systems. To optimise patient outcomes, the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO..

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Abstract The storing of dry-assembled and primed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits is common practice and endorsed by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for up to 30 days. We..

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Abstract Purpose The evidence supporting the benefit on clinical outcomes of prone positioning during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure remains inconclusive. We aimed to..

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Abstract Heparin, a high alert anticoagulant medication, is commonly used in medical settings in preventing and treating thrombotic events. However, its administration carries inherent risks for medication errors, bleeding complications..

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Abstract There are conflicting clinical data on whether the use of a distal perfusion catheter (DPC) is beneficial for reducing the risk of limb ischemia in peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..

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Abstract Objective To review and compare the frequency of thrombus and adverse events in patients treated with heparin or bivalirudin systemic anticoagulation strategies supported on combined venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Implantation of Syncardia Total Artificial Heart in Patient with severe biventricular failure with the usage of CPB as well as Bicaval toal inflow cannulation and aortic cross clamp without usage..

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This video demonstrates the technique of open cut down femoral vessel cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass during minimally invasive procedures using the semi-Seldinger technique.   The information and views presented on..

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We present an enhanced percutaneous decannulation technique for a patient undergoing  veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This innovative approach uses two distinct percutaneous vascular devices, offering a more reliable and more..

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Abstract Introduction:  Blood transfusion is associated with adverse clinical and surgical outcomes. Strategies like the Patient Blood Management program, which includes blood cell salvage, contribute to reducing the use of..

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Abstract Objective: This study aimed to identify disruptions perceived by operating theatre staff to improve concentration, patient safety and quality of care. Methods: A survey of 156 medical staff at..

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Abstract Background: A virtual simulated placement (VSP) is a computer-based version of a practice placement. COVID-19 drove increased adoption of web-based technology in clinical education. Accordingly, the number of VSP..

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Abstract Vasoplegia syndrome is a specific form of vasodilatory shock encountered in patients who undergo cardiac surgery, most commonly with cardiopulmonary bypass, which is characterized by severe hypotension in the..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Peripheral cannula selection in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is crucial, as venous drainage limitations during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can impair end-organ perfusion and overall outcomes. This study..

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Abstract Organ preservation plays a critical role in addressing transplantation challenges, including donor shortages and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Continuous advancements in preservation technologies are essential to meet the increasing demand..

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Abstract Background The immediate postoperative period after heart surgery poses a substantial risk of life-threatening complications, notably acute pulmonary and cardiac failure. Use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) may reduce the..

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Abstract In-hospital mortality after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remains high. This study compared the performance of the Survival after Venoarterial ECMO (SAVE) score with machine learning (ML) models incorporating..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of life support for critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Interactions between patient blood and ECMO biomaterials increase the..

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Abstract Poor or worsening functional status of lung transplant (LTx) candidates is a key risk factor for waitlist and post-transplant mortality. As more critically ill adults and children are listed..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) usually occurs after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and threatens life without timely intervention. Early assessment and prevention are critical for saving AKI patients. However, numerical..

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Abstract Objectives:  Accidental hypothermia has high mortality. Rewarming is the initial primary management strategy. However, detailed evidence on rewarming management is limited, that is, rewarming rate is unclear, particularly with..

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Abstract Introduction Imbalance in the redox equilibrium is common in any type of aggression. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) initiation induces metabolic perturbations, and reliable biological monitoring tools for this condition are..

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Abstract Background Delirium is a common neurological complication after cardiac surgery. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the association between hemodynamic fluctuations during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and..

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Abstract A novel simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) course for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation—Introduction to ECMO Cannulation—was developed and tested at the Division of Cardiac Surgery at McMaster University in..

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Abstract Objective To investigate the factors contributing to the "ECMO gap," the discrepancy between successful weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and survival to hospital discharge, using different definitions..

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Abstract Introduction Patient blood management (PBM), an evidence-based, patient-centred approach for optimising blood health, faces significant implementation challenges despite regulatory support, and this study explores its adoption within a Portuguese hospital..

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Abstract Background Studies have not explored consciousness during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA). However, as studies in cardiac arrest have identified a spectrum of consciousness, we sought to establish the..

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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the predictive value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for nosocomial infection in patients undergoing..

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Abstract Background Non-technical skills (NTS) are social, cognitive and psychological skills that are related to safety and efficiency in the healthcare process. These skills have an important role in the..