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A study combines clinical prediction models with experimental evidence linking lactate metabolism and kidney injury after CPB. Clinical treatment benefit remains unproven.
In a 30-patient randomized pilot study, higher cardiac index combined with pulsatile bypass increased oxygen delivery and was associated with lower lactate. Small sample
A retrospective review of 75 abdominal NRP procedures compared intra-abdominal with descending thoracic cannulation. Thoracic access was associated with shorter cannulation time, higher circuit
This retrospective study evaluated the impact of lactate levels and lactate clearance on mortality in patients under 18 who required venoarterial ECMO support after
