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This study compares inflammatory cytokine levels and blood transfusion rates in pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgeries using miniaturized or conventional extracorporeal circuits. Results
This study evaluates a modified intraventricular balloon method for functional assessment of hearts from donation after circulatory death. By using a saline-filled balloon in
This study investigates the effect of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time on postoperative Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores. The analysis of data from 1,032
**An Ode to Perfusionists** In the heart of the hospital, where the beat never stops, Perfusionists reign, on them no one tops. With valves
This study evaluates nosocomial infections in pediatric patients post-cardiac surgery, analyzing data from the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases in China. Out of 4776
This study investigates the effects of dexmedetomidine (Dex) pretreatment in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement under cardiopulmonary bypass. In the Dex group, the time
This study explores the efficacy of intraoperative Goal-Directed Perfusion (GDP) in reducing postoperative complications, ICU, and hospital stay durations in cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary
Background and objectives: The relationship between cerebral perfusion and new postoperative ischemic stroke in obese patients is not well defined. The aim of this
This narrative review explores the advancements in managing distal limb perfusion in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) with femoral artery cannulation. Initially, no
Perfusionists are integral healthcare professionals who operate devices like cardiopulmonary bypass machines during surgeries, especially open-heart operations. These experts manage the artificial blood pumps
This study focuses on a multidisciplinary quality-improvement intervention to standardize cardiotomy suction practices at the end of cardiopulmonary bypass during coronary artery bypass grafting.
This study explores the feasibility and effectiveness of delivering Cardiovascular Perfusion education online to international students. Through mixed methods, barriers and facilitators to online
