The Benefits of Continuous Ultrafiltration in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
MUF decreases the duration of mechanical ventilatory support, the length of intensive care unit stay, the need for blood transfusion and improves postoperative hemodynamics.
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Cerebral Oximetry, Neurologic Injury and Blood Conservation, Is There a Connection? (EP Video)
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