Do continuous forms of intra-operative ultrafiltration enhance recovery after adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass? A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with a systemic inflammatory syndrome that adversely impacts cardiopulmonary function and can contribute to prolonged postoperative recovery. Intra-operative ultrafiltration during CPB is a strategy developed by pedi...

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Main Authors: Joel Bierer, David Horne, Roger Stanzel, Mark Henderson, Leah Boulos, Jill Hayden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01826-y