You are invited to attend the Veno-Arterial/Veno-Venous Cannulation Simulation Program to be held March 11th-12th, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Clinical faculty will engage you in a peer-to-peer, highly interactive educational..
Read MoreMadrid, 15 de diciembre de 2025. El 26 y 27 de febrero de 2026 celebraremos las I Jornadas de Actualización en ECMO de la SEMICYUC, un encuentro organizado por nuestro que reunirá en..
Read MoreDear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest invitation to the 8th Annual Conference of the Asia-Pacific Chapter of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (APELSO 2026)...
Read MoreAbstract Background: Nosocomial infections are common in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with ECMO cannula‑site infections (ECMO‑CSI) being the most frequent infections directly related to the ECMO run. These..
Read MoreAbstract Objective This scoping review systematically examines the use of intraoperative cell salvage in bacterially contaminated surgical settings, examining contamination levels, decontamination strategies, and clinical outcomes following the reinfusion of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) with cardiac arrest is an obstetric emergency with an exceedingly high maternal mortality. Early application of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) may provide essential..
Read MoreAbstract Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a cornerstone extracorporeal therapy with broad immunomodulatory effects across diverse immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases. By removing circulating pathogenic substances such as autoantibodies, immune complexes,..
Read MoreInfusion strategy of del Nido cardioplegia for long aortic cross-clamp time in adult cardiac surgery
Abstract Background The del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) solution has been widely used for myocardial protection in adult cardiac surgery, however, its use remains unclear in cases with long aortic cross-clamp..
Read MoreAbstract Aims The study explores the association between race, survival and neurological outcomes among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients listed in Minnesota metro and the University of Minnesota Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary..
Read MoreAbstract Managing refractory cardiogenic shock is individualized, with few aspects considered routine or universally contraindicated. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a temporary mechanical circulatory support strategy, providing hemodynamic stabilization..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) is a common and serious complication of coronary angiography, caused by iodinated contrast agents. It significantly worsens cardiovascular prognosis and increases in-hospital morbidity..
Read MoreAbstract Background The association between sex and cardiovascular risk and different responses to heart failure therapies is well established. However, sex related outcomes of different types of short-term mechanical circulatory..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a new approach for cardiac arrest management and is regarded as a possible alternative for conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cCPR). Aim Our systematic review..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with several potential complications, including the activation of inflammatory and coagulation pathways, which may lead to acute kidney injury (AKI). In..
Read MoreAbstract Pressure-volume (PV) loop analysis remains the gold standard for studying cardiac physiology by offering a comprehensive analysis and quantitative assessment of the heart. The PV loop analysis uncovers the..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support technique used in patients with respiratory or cardiac failure. Despite the increased use of ECMO, the incidence and risk factors..
Read MoreAbstract Myocardial protection during cardiac surgery is crucial for preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury and preserving myocardial function. Cardioplegia, a solution used to induce electromechanical cardiac arrest, is the fundamental method for..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) plays a crucial role in the outcome of children following surgery for congenital heart disease. However, its availability and affordability are minimal across the globe...
Read MoreAbstract Despite evidence-based guidelines to inform platelet transfusion practice, unnecessary platelet transfusion persists. We performed a multicentre retrospective analysis of adults admitted to general medicine, subspecialty medicine and critical care..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric patients, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine..
Read MoreAbstract This chapter provides an overview of heparin, including discovery, structure, mechanism of action, and principal use for anticoagulation. For over 100 years, heparin has a central role in prophylaxis..
Read MoreAbstract The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) assay is essential for evaluating coagulation. However, prolonged APTT may result from pathological conditions or contamination with unfractionated heparin (UFH), which can occur..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with in paediatric population is rare and subsequent anticoagulation management is challenging. Bivalirudin is a viable alternative to heparin for anticoagulating paediatric patients with..
Read MoreAbstract Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in surgically treated IE..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives CytoSorb, an extracorporeal blood purification device composed of biocompatible, highly porous polymer beads, is being increasingly adopted in different critically ill settings to allow for both enhanced organ..
Read MoreAbstract Anticoagulation is mandatory during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) flow reduction trials with very low blood flow. Anticoagulation in the ECMO circuit might be intensified with less effect..
Read MoreAbstract To synthesize physiological principles and practical monitoring strategies for perioperative and intensive care hemodynamics, addressing two questions: which variables should be monitored, and what targets should be pursued to..
Read MoreAbstract Background This study aims to assess the level of ethical distress experienced by intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in their work, thereby providing a theoretical basis for the development..
Read MoreEx Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) has become a key strategy to assess, recondition, and safely transplant lungs from DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death) donors, particularly because of warm ischemia exposure...
Read MoreAn on-pump veno-arterial (VA) ECMO strategy allows safe stabilization and preparation of a lung-less patient while awaiting immediate implantation of the recipient graft. Following bilateral pneumonectomy, VA ECMO provides full..
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