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Heart to Heart Mission

For more than 20 years, the IPA has performed life-saving heart surgery on over 400 patients in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

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Honduras Mission

The IPA is working with Duke to expand their heart surgery mission program in Honduras. We have a mission trip planned for mid-May. Stay tuned for more information.

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Your Mission Trip

The IPA will gladly make donations to qualified charitable organizations who perform cardiac surgery mission work for patients in need.

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Every member of our team is an unpaid volunteer, so please take comfort in knowing that 100% of all donated funds go directly to patient care. Your generosity is so very welcome and will help save lives!
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ECMO Risk

Risk Factors Associated With Hospital Mortality in Non-Surgical Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Continuous Renal Replacement Treatment: A Retrospective Analysis

This study identifies risk factors associated with hospital mortality in non-surgical patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Using data from December 2013 to April 2023, the analysis revealed that older age, longer duration of CRRT, and CRRT implantation were independent predictors of mortality. A prediction model was developed using these factors, demonstrating good accuracy and clinical utility in estimating patient outcomes.

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September 9, 2024
Mission Ecuador

Be the Heartbeat of Hope: Join Us in Saving Lives in Loja, Ecuador

The International Perfusion Association (IPA) will launch a mission trip to Loja, Ecuador, in June 2025 to provide life-saving cardiac surgeries. Led by Dr. Lacy Harville, the team will perform surgeries at Hospital Clínica San Agustín to help those who cannot afford them. Financial constraints and the need for local resources, such as home-monitoring devices for patients with mechanical prosthetic implants, drive the urgency for donations to support this mission.

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September 6, 2024
Brain ECMO

Brain Death Donors on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

This study examines 15 brain death donors on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, admitted to a specialized intensive care unit between 2018 and 2023. The study evaluates the effect of a strict hemodynamic monitoring schedule during a 6-hour observation period on the utilization rate of organs. Results show an increase in utilization rates from 78% to 88% with no significant differences in donor characteristics or hemodynamic data between periods. Most donors required multiple vasoactive drugs to maintain adequate perfusion.

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September 1, 2024
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