Publications by authors named "Andrea Thrum"
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- Extensive type A aortic dissections complicate choosing cannulation sites for cardiopulmonary bypass; researchers tested direct cannulation of the aortic arch using the Seldinger technique.
- A study of 24 patients revealed that direct cannulation had the shortest time to circulatory arrest and the best renal function post-surgery, with no permanent neurological deficits reported.
- The results suggest that this technique is effective for aortic dissection repairs, providing enhanced protection for both cerebral and peripheral organs.
The recently introduced pumpless extracorporeal lung assist (PECLA) is a remarkable alternative to the conventional extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in case of severe lung failure. By establishing a shunt between femoral artery and vein using the arterio-venous pressure gradient as a driving force through a low-resistance membrane oxygenator, PECLA provides highly effective gas-exchange by preserved cardiac function. Due to its closed system, reduced priming volume and low heparin demand, the unfavourable effects of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can be effectively diminished.
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