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RRT with CytoSorb – Pre Filter (video)

RRT with CytoSorb – Pre Filter Before connecting CytoSorb the supply tubing system must be airlessly primed with sterile isotonic saline solution. • Under no circumstances should air enter the..

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Exchange of the CytoSorb Adsorber (video)

Exchange of the CytoSorb Adsorber Before connecting CytoSorb the supply tubing system must be airlessly primed with sterile isotonic saline solution. • Under no circumstances should air enter the CytoSorb..

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Hemoperfusion with CytoSorb (video)

  Hemoperfusión with CytoSorb Before connecting CytoSorb the supply tubing system must be airlessly primed with sterile isotonic saline solution. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hemoperfusion-with-CytoSorb-Quick-Setup-Guide_compressed.pdf" title="Hemoperfusion with CytoSorb Quick Setup Guide_compressed"] https://youtu.be/cIzKmwSIGT8

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ECMO with CytoSorb (video)

  ECMO with CytoSorb The preparation and use of CytoSorb must always be carried out under hygienic conditions. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ECMO-with-CytoSorb-Quick-Setup-Guide_compressed.pdf" title="ECMO with CytoSorb Quick Setup Guide_compressed"] https://youtu.be/Wm8AU29Uc3Y

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Cambio del CytoSorb (video)

Cambio del CytoSorb Antes de la conexión de CytoSorb, el sistema de línea de entrada debe cebarse previamente con solución salina isotónica estéril sin aire. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Cambio-del-CytoSorb-Guía-rápida-de-configuración_compressed.pdf" title="Cambio del CytoSorb..

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Hemoperfusión con CytoSorb (video)

  Hemoperfusión con CytoSorb Antes de la conexión de CytoSorb, el sistema de tubos de entrada debe cebarse previamente con solución salina isotónica estéril sin aire. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hemoperfusión-con-CytoSorb-Guía-rápida-de-configuración_compressed.pdf" title="Hemoperfusión con..

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ECMO con CytoSorb (video)

  ECMO con CytoSorbECMO con CytoSorb El tratamiento con CytoSorb se aplicó de forma prospectiva y se analizó de forma retrospectiva en el grupo de control, en los pacientes con..

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CPB with CytoSorb – Intraoperative Use (video)

CPB with CytoSorb – Intraoperative Use (video). Setup the cardiopulmonary bypass machine completely according to the operating instructions of the device manufacturer (including priming). [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CPB-with-CytoSorb-–-Intraoperative-Use-Quick-Setup-Guide_compressed.pdf" title="CPB with CytoSorb –..

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CEC con CytoSorb - Uso intraoperatorio (video)

CEC con CytoSorb - Uso intraoperatorio Preparar por completo la máquina cardiopulmonar según las instrucciones de uso del fabricante (incluyendo el cebado). [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CEC-con-CytoSorb-Uso-intraoperatorio-Guía-rápida-de-configuración_compressed.pdf" title="CEC con CytoSorb – Uso intraoperatorio..

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Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Prevents Deterioration of Short-Term Postoperative Cognitive Function After Cardiac Surgery Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Results of a Pilot…

Abstract Objective Remote  (RIPC) exerts  effects in models of cerebral . The authors tested the hypothesis that RIPC decreases the incidence of  and prevents deterioration of short-term postoperative cognitive function in isoflurane-fentanyl-anesthetized patients undergoing..

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Fontan Physiology Revisited

Abstract The Fontan operation places the systemic and pulmonary circulations in series, driven by a single ventricular chamber. It has become the treatment strategy of choice for palliating single-ventricle congenital..

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An Adjusted Calculation Model Allows for Reduced Protamine Doses without Increasing Blood Loss in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background Heparin dosage for anticoagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is commonly calculated based on the patient's body weight. The protamine–heparin ratio used for heparin reversal varies widely among institutions..

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Cardiovascular consequences of cocaine use

Abstract The cardiovascular consequences of cocaine use are numerous and can be severe, with mechanisms of cardiotoxicity unique to cocaine that include sympathomimetic effects, blockade of sodium and potassium channels,..

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Unexplained hemolysis in patients undergoing ECMO: beware of hypertriglyceridemia

Abstract Hemolysis is a common complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support and is associated with increased mortality. Frequent monitoring of markers of hemolysis is performed at ECMO centers. We..

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Designing a new scoring system (QualyP Score) correlating the management of cardiopulmonary bypass to postoperative outcomes

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to ascertain if a score, directly derived from CPB records, could correlate to major postoperative outcomes. Methods: An additive score (QualyP Score)..

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Remote ischaemic preconditioning: is it a flag on the field?

Abstract Ischaemic preconditioning is one of several different techniques that have been proposed to render the heart more resistant to ischaemia/reperfusion injuries. A significant reduction of troponin release is ‘proof..

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Postoperative Critical Care of the Adult Cardiac Surgical Patient

Abstract Objectives:  The armamentarium of cardiac surgery continues to expand, and the cardiac intensivist must be familiar with a broad spectrum of procedures and their specific management concerns. In the..

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Impact of Acute Kidney Injury on Outcome in Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Failure Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal lung support is currently used in the treatment of patients with severe respiratory failure until organ recovery and as a bridge to further therapeutic modalities. The aim..

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Hyperinsulinemic Normoglycemia Does Not Meaningfully Improve Myocardial Performance during Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Trial

Abstract Background: Glucose–insulin–potassium (GIK) administration during cardiac surgery inconsistently improves myocardial function, perhaps because hyperglycemia negates the beneficial effects of GIK. The hyperinsulinemic normoglycemic clamp (HNC) technique may better enhance..

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The effects of hyperoxaemia on tissue oxygenation in patients with a nadir haematocrit lower than 20% during cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Excessive haemodilution and the resulting anaemia during CPB is accompanied by a decrease in the total arterial oxygen content, which may impair tissue oxygen delivery. Hyperoxic ventilation has been..

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Extracorporeal circulation increases proliferation in the intestinal mucosa in a large animal model

Abstract Objective  induces  in the small . One reason for this damage is a perfusion shift from the muscular toward the mucosal layer. This study investigated the effect of this perfusion shift..

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Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: long‐term results at St George Hospital, Australia

Abstract Background Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) results from the secondary spread of many intraabdominal tumour types, such as colorectal malignancy (colorectal cancer, CRC), disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM), appendiceal cancer, ovarian carcinoma,..

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Smarter Clinical Checklists

Abstract Widespread use of clinical checklists is relatively new to health care. Anesthesiology has borrowed lessons from aviation safety since the late 1970s, but checklists only reached a tipping point..

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Association of Hospital-Level Volume of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cases and Mortality. Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Rationale:  Recent pediatric studies suggest a survival benefit exists for higher-volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers. Objectives:  To determine if higher annual ECMO patient volume is associated with lower..

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Intraoperative Tight Glucose Control Using Hyperinsulinemic Normoglycemia Increases Delirium after Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background: Postoperative delirium is common in patients recovering from cardiac surgery. Tight glucose control has been shown to reduce mortality and morbidity. Therefore, the authors sought to determine the..

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Proposed Recommendations for Myocardial Revascularisation

Abstract This discussion paper presents proposed recommendations for  in the Australasian clinical setting based on underlying evidence-based principles and an understanding of local factors which may limit the provision of ideal..

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Peri-operative Levosimendan in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: An Overview of the Evidence

Abstract , a , has recently emerged as a valuable agent in the peri-operative management of cardiac surgery patients. Levosimendan is a calcium-sensitising ionodilator. By binding to  C and reducing its  co-efficient, it..

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Respiratory Electrodialysis. A Novel, Highly Efficient Extracorporeal CO2 Removal Technique

Abstract Rationale:  We developed an innovative, minimally invasive, highly efficient extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) technique called respiratory electrodialysis (R-ED). Objectives:  To evaluate the efficacy of R-ED in controlling ventilation compared with..

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Red blood cell storage time and the outcome after coronary surgery

Abstract Background The impact of transfusion of aged red blood cells (RBCs) on the outcome after  (CABG) is controversial. This issue has been investigated in the present study. Materials and methods..

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Coronary artery bypass surgery without blood transfusion; is it possible?

Abstract Background:  Coronary artery bypass surgery is the most commonly performed cardiac operation and approximately 40-70% of patients require a blood transfusion despite improvements in cardiac surgical techniques. Some preventive..

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