Explore articles, research, and perspectives from the International Perfusion Association.
A survey of 83 pediatric ECMO nurses examines how perceived knowledge, autonomy, and teamwork relate to reported care activities—and what perfusion teams can learn.
The ECSTATIC feasibility trial compared platelet transfusion triggers of 50 and 90 × 10⁹/L in 50 children on ECMO, supporting a larger definitive trial.
A 76-neonate randomized trial compared initial heparin doses during CPB. Higher initial dosing improved ACT response and a thrombin-generation marker, but clinical benefit and
A 60-patient randomized trial compared hemofilters and high-flux hemodialyzers during pediatric CPB. Findings support further study of this practical alternative.
A narrative review compares dual-root Custodiol, cold blood cardioplegia with selective left coronary ostial supplementation, and repeated-dose warm blood protocols for ALCAPA repair. It
Seattle Children’s describes modified blood priming in 26 patients weighing 2.0–6.5 kg. Calculated red-cell priming combined with autologous priming reduced crystalloid exposure; mean PRBC
A 23-month-old donor supported on VA-ECMO provided a liver recovered using normothermic regional perfusion. The graft went to a child with maple syrup urine
A secondary ECSTATIC analysis examined 161 platelet transfusions in 27 children on ECMO. The median platelet increment was 19 × 10⁹/L. Pathogen-reduced products were
An assessor-blinded randomized trial of 80 children compared SBUF-SMUF with conventional ultrafiltration during cardiac surgery. The combined technique achieved a more negative crystalloid fluid
AmSECT’s 2025 pediatric and congenital perfusion update elevates five guidelines to standards, adds new recommendations for oxygen delivery, blood management and monitoring, and strengthens
This retrospective single-center study evaluated 9,792 children aged 14 years or younger undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. After implementation of a quality-managed, multimodal
This geospatial cross-sectional study examined how access to pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation varies across U.S. states and Pediatric Emergency Referral Regions. Researchers identified 258
