Key result
A survey of 22 paediatric open-heart surgery centres using modified ultrafiltration found that 82% reported technical complications, most commonly air cavitating into the circuit.
Population
50 paediatric open-heart surgery programmes (22 utilizing modified ultrafiltration)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Common technical complications with modified ultrafiltration warrant procedural caution in paediatric centres; leaves open whether updated protocols have reduced risks.
Cross-Sectional (n=22)
Yes
A 1996 survey of pediatric open-heart surgery programs highlighted significant variability in modified ultrafiltration techniques and a high incidence of technical complications, prompting recommendations for standardized safety practices.
Darling et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in paediatric open-heart surgery (n=22). Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) was evaluated on Technical complications related to MUF. A survey of 22 paediatric open-heart surgery centres using modified ultrafiltration found that 82% reported technical complications, most commonly air cavitating into the circuit.