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Delirium after Cardiac Surgery-A Narrative Review

December 30, 2023 No Comments

Postoperative delirium (POD) following cardiac surgery, potentially influenced by cardiopulmonary bypass, is linked to increased morbidity and mortality despite understanding its causative factors and risk mitigation strategies. This review article discusses the incidence, impact, and primary risk factors of POD in cardiac surgical patients, along with anesthetic and postoperative therapeutic approaches to reduce its occurrence.

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New Years

Hearts in Harmony: A New Year’s Tribute to Cardiac Heroes

December 30, 2023 No Comments

“Hearts in Harmony: A New Year’s Tribute to Cardiac Heroes” humorously celebrates the dedication of cardiac surgery medical workers as they skillfully mend hearts, even on New Year’s Eve. It paints a picture of their teamwork and spirit, joyfully welcoming the new year while ensuring the well-being of their patients.

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Building an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program at a High-volume Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Center

December 20, 2023 No Comments

The abstract discusses the establishment of an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR) program in a high-volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) center, emphasizing patient selection and outcome optimization. Despite lacking a 24/7 ECPR program, the center successfully evaluated and cannulated an in-hospital cardiac arrest patient during resuscitation, leading to survival, while an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patient, considered a poor candidate for ECPR, did not survive despite ECMO center resources.

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