Explore articles, research, and perspectives from the International Perfusion Association.
A systematic review of 11 randomized trials found no overall survival or neurologic benefit from early cooling after cardiac arrest. Actual target achievement was
Six randomized trials found no significant improvement in acute kidney injury or other clinical outcomes with intraoperative hemoadsorption. Trial sequential analysis shows that the
A systematic review and expert opinion paper proposes a TEG 6s framework for bleeding adult cardiac surgical patients, highlighting assay differences and the need
Eight randomized trials examine pLVAD, IABP, and VA-ECMO support during stable high-risk PCI, separating procedural benefits from unproven longer-term outcomes.
A meta-analysis of seven randomized trials examines goal-directed perfusion, oxygen delivery, and cardiac index, with benefits for recovery and important evidence limitations.
Brain injury after cardiopulmonary bypass reflects interacting risks from embolism, impaired cerebral perfusion, inflammation, and blood–brain barrier disruption. This narrative review examines monitoring, temperature
A scoping review maps 20 comparative studies of ECMO–RRT configurations. Findings on filter life, pressure alarms, and delivered therapy remain heterogeneous, with no consistently
This non-inferiority study evaluates the Quantum Perfusion System (QPS) for continuous blood gas monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) against the standard blood gas analyzer
This systematic review and meta-analysis compares the efficacy of COR-KNOT® automated fasteners to hand-tied knots in cardiac valve surgery. Analyzing data from 1,411 participants
The Apple Vision Pro, with its advanced visual and audio capabilities, offers potential applications in the medical field, including enhanced training, therapeutic tools, and
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