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This survey examines the readiness of on-call and emergency operation rooms for perfusion-related procedures during urgent situations in cardiac surgery. Data from 236 healthcare
This study compares the accuracy of clinician predictions versus established prognostic scores in determining survival to hospital discharge for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
This study explores the sterility and function of pre-primed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits in a clinical setting. Conducted at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, the
The first annual report of the Perfusion Measures and Outcomes (PERForm) registry details patient characteristics and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) practices from 2019 to 2022
This study investigated the efficacy of intravenous amino acids in reducing acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. A total of 3511
The “Easy Flow Cardiopulmonary Bypass Simulation Model” offers a cost-effective, innovative approach to perfusion training using standard CPB equipment found in operating rooms. Unique
This study explores psychological safety within an ECMO retrieval team at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. By conducting semistructured interviews with consultants, nurses,
The study examines hospital readmissions in patients with centrifugal-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs), highlighting the commonality and impact on patient outcomes. Analyzing data
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 secondary analysis of the SAVE-J II study evaluates the correlation between center volume and in-hospital mortality for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
The study investigates the link between lactic acidosis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). A post hoc analysis on cardiac surgery
The goal-directed perfusion (GDP) strategy is increasingly adopted in cardiac surgery to maintain optimal perfusion, improving patient outcomes by serving as a quality control
