Ultrafiltration and Cardiopulmonary Bypass Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
UF in cardiac surgery is not associated with increased AKI incidence and may be safely used even in baseline chronic injury patients.
To Balloon or Not to Balloon? The Effects of an Intra-Aortic Balloon-Pump on Coronary Artery Flow during Extracorporeal Circulation Simulating Normal and Low Cardiac Output Syndromes
Based on our in vitro study results, combining ECMO and IABP in a heart failure setup further improves coronary blood flow. This effect was more pronounced at a lower heart rate and decreased with heart failure, which might positively impact recovery from cardiac failure.
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Perioperative Assessment and Neonatal Interventions
We identified areas for future research within disease-specific indications and offer a roadmap to aid in developing evidence-based targeted diagnostic and management strategies in neonates.
Very Low Blood Flow Carbon Dioxide Removal System is Not Effective in A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation Setting
The present retrospective study describes the first use of PrismaLung in severe COPD patients with acute exacerbation. When compared with a higher blood flow ECCO2R system, our results show that this novel, very low-flow device is not able to remove sufficient CO2, normalize pH or decrease respiratory rate.
Noninvasive Optical Measurement of Microvascular Cerebral Hemodynamics and Autoregulation in the Neonatal ECMO Patient
Our pilot results suggest that systemic measures alone cannot distinguish impaired CA from intact CA during ECMO. Furthermore, optical neuromonitoring could help determine patient-specific ECMO pump flows for optimal CA integrity, thereby reducing risk of secondary brain injury.
Safety of Intra-Operative Blood Salvage During Liver Transplantation in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, A Propensity Score-Matched Survival Analysis
In conclusion, IBS during LT did not increase the risk for HCC recurrence. IBS is a safe procedure in HCC LT recipients to reduce the need for allogenic blood transfusion.
Human Factors in ECLS – A Keystone for Safety and Quality – A Narrative Review for ECLS Providers
Expertise from other industries is extrapolated to improve patient safety through the application of simulation training to reduce error propagation and improve outcomes.
Recovery of Platelet-Rich Red Blood Cells and Acquisition of Convalescent Plasma With A Novel Gravity-Driven Blood Separation Device
The novel blood filter studied effectively separates whole blood into diluted plasma and platelet-rich RBCs. Moreover, the device effectively washed diluted whole blood, driving over 80% of proteins to the liquid component.
Retrograde Autologous Priming Method Reduces Plasma Free Hemoglobin Level in Aortic Surgery
In this study, in patients undergoing aortic surgery, a reduction in the increase of fHb was observed with the rRAP method which is a simple procedure that does not require high cost or advanced technology.
Pregnant/Peripartum Women with COVID-19 High Survival with ECMO: An ELSO Registry Analysis
We investigated the survival and complications of pregnant/peripartum women with COVID19 supported with V-V ECMO reported to the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Registry.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Forensic Setting: A Series of 19 Forensic Cases
As ECMO therapy has become increasingly available, it is of importance for medical examiners and death investigators to be familiar with the procedure as well as its limitations. Familiarity with ECMO and its sequelae allows for the proper documentation of postmortem findings and fosters an informed determination of the cause and manner of death.
Paving the Road for the Adoption of Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Canada
Here, we propose a research agenda that will allow this technology to be introduced within current Canadian organ donation frameworks.