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Revolutionizing Organ Transplants: The Power of Normothermic Regional Perfusion

Revolutionizing Organ Transplants: The Power of Normothermic Regional Perfusion Introduction: In the dynamic realm of organ transplantation, progress is continual, reshaping the prospects of saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes. Keystone Perfusion…

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Maximizing Safety and Outcomes in ALIF Procedures: The Importance of Autotransfusion (Cell Saver)

Maximizing Safety and Outcomes in ALIF Procedures: The Importance of Autotransfusion (Cell Saver) Autotransfusion, also known as cell saver or cell salvage, is a commonly used technique in spine procedures, particularly in…

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Maximizing Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery with Thromboelastography (TEG): The Vital Role of the Perfusionist

Maximizing Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery with Thromboelastography (TEG): The Vital Role of the Perfusionist Thromboelastography (TEG) is a cutting-edge diagnostic tool used in cardiac surgery to monitor the coagulation process and…

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Why Outsourcing Perfusionist Services is the Key to Cost Savings and Improved Patient Care for Hospitals

Outsourcing Perfusionist Services Outsourcing perfusionist services by hospitals has become a popular trend in recent years, and for good reason. A perfusionist is a highly skilled healthcare professional who operates the heart-lung…

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The Use of Autotransfusion in Trauma Surgery

The Use of Autotransfusion in Trauma Surgery Autotransfusion, also known as autologous transfusion, is a technique that involves collecting a patient’s own blood before or during surgery and then transfusing it back…

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Nurse Staffing Crisis: A problem that affects all of us

Nurse Staffing Crisis: A problem that affects all of us The healthcare staffing crisis is a growing problem that is affecting healthcare systems around the world. It is a complex issue that…

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Late Recurrence of Pancreatic Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treated With Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): A Case Report

Late Recurrence of Pancreatic Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treated With Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): A Case Report Published: November 07, 2022 (see history) DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31189 Cite…

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The secret to safer heart surgery lies in modernizing an old technique

Originally Posted on October 14, 2022 by Albert McKeon | Research Tags: cardiac surgery, heart, heart center, safety, surgery A wall water system that had been discontinued was recently modernized to support…

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The relationship between antithrombin administration and inflammation during veno-venous ECMO

Abstract Veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is used in the most severe cases of respiratory failure and further exacerbates the patients’ inflammatory status. Antithrombin is supplemented during ECMO for its anticoagulant effects,…

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Association Between Short-term Neurological Outcomes and Extreme Hyperoxia in Patients with Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Who Underwent Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Retrospective Observational Study from a Multicenter Registry