Explore articles, research, and perspectives from the International Perfusion Association.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) in liver transplantation from donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors. Compared to static
This study examines the impact of gradual oxygen exposure during emergency coronary bypass surgery for acute myocardial infarction (MI). A retrospective cohort of 66
VA-ECMO provides critical cardiopulmonary support but increases left ventricular afterload, potentially leading to left ventricular distension (LVD). This literature review explores various clinical, hemodynamic,
This study investigates risk factors for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS). A retrospective analysis of 129 patients revealed
This study examines perfusion instability (PI) during hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), where maintaining proper flow and temperature is crucial. A retrospective review of 208
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a lifesaving intervention used for critically ill patients, yet it is frequently associated with high incidences of kidney injury.
This study examines risk factors affecting survival in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and cardiogenic shock (CS) treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
This study examines surgical outcomes in patients with Type A acute aortic dissection (AAAD) complicated by coronary malperfusion, focusing on transportation type and clinical
This expert consensus document from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery outlines standardized best practices for donor lung procurement and preservation. It highlights significant
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Trendelenburg position and carotid ultrasound in predicting fluid responsiveness in VV-ECMO patients with ARDS in the prone position.
This article presents a rare case of a 33-year-old woman with a left atrial myxoma, a benign cardiac tumor, causing bilateral lower limb ischemia
This article discusses the significance of monitoring indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i), oxygen extraction ratio (O2ERi), and carbon dioxide production (VCO2) during normothermic regional perfusion
