Unfractionated heparin is the first-line anticoagulant treatment during extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but severe …

After bilateral lung and heart–lung transplantation in adults with pulmonary hypertension,
hemodynamic and oxygenation deficiencies are life‐threatening complications that are …

… For paired samples, Student's T-tests were performed to assess the significance of … Dr
Talna Kortchinsky participated in the data collection, editing of the paper, and approval of …

Even with unfractionated heparin or derivates, the reversal of pharmacologic anticoagulation
is crucial in anticoagulated patients developing a life-threatening bleeding or scheduled for …

BACKGROUND: Non-ventilator ICU-acquired pneumonia after cardiothoracic surgery is
challenging to diagnose, and little is known about its impact on patient outcomes. Here, our …

Children involved in high-speed vehicle collision could be particularly exposed to severe
injuries when adult restraints are used. We report a case where adult 3-point restraint used …

BACKGROUND: Clinical diagnosis of ICU-acquired pneumonia after cardiothoracic surgery
is challenging. Johanson criteria (chest radiograph infiltrate, purulent tracheal secretions, …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an established treatment strategy for
patients with refractory cardiogenic shock and/or respiratory failure. 1 In a recent metaanalysis …

Methods: Data came from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Standard
Transplant and Analysis Research file, and included data to December 2014. All patients> 18 …

Purpose The post operative course of bilateral lung and heart-lung transplantations for
pulmonary hypertension could be complicated by circulatory failure and pulmonary graft …