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Modified ultrafiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass and postoperative course of pediatric cardiac surgery

Mohsen Ziyaeifard1, Azin Alizadehasl2, Gholamreza Massoumi3

  • 1Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.

Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
|December 6, 2014
PubMed

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Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) improves organ function and reduces complications in pediatric cardiac surgery patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). MUF offers benefits like decreased transfusions and blood loss, enhancing recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Background:

  • Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) triggers inflammatory responses and organ dysfunction, particularly affecting lungs, heart, and brain.
  • Blood exposure to bypass circuits initiates systemic inflammation, leading to potential post-CPB organ damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the evidence on modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in pediatric cardiac surgery.
  • To assess MUF's impact on organ performance and post-CPB morbidity in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar (1987-2013).
  • Focused on studies involving CPB with conventional or MUF in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Main Results:

  • MUF post-extracorporeal circulation (ECC) improves hemodynamic, pulmonary, and coagulation functions in children.
  • MUF leads to decreased blood transfusions, reduced total body water, and less post-operative blood loss.

Conclusions:

  • MUF is associated with reduced morbidity following pediatric cardiac surgery.
  • Evidence supports MUF's beneficial effects on organ function and post-CPB outcomes in pediatric patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiopulmonary BypassMorbidityPediatricThoracic Surgery

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