PERFÜZYON DESTEK SİSTEMLERİ 1

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of perfusion support systems, covering fundamental technologies and clinical applications. The first chapter delves into the heart-lung machine, including its historical development, components, clinical uses, and associated risks. It highlights the critical life-saving role these machines play in cardiac surgeries, as well as their innovative applications in chemotherapy and organ transplantation. The second chapter introduces ventricular assist devices (VADs), describing their history, implantation procedures, types, and operational principles. It discusses VADs as bridge-to-transplant and destination therapies, alongside potential complications. The third chapter is dedicated to total artificial heart (TAH) technologies, detailing historical advancements, technical features, surgical methods, and clinical outcomes, while also addressing future perspectives and alternative technologies. The fourth chapter focuses on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems, outlining their history, working principles, types, indications, protocols, inflammatory responses, and ongoing technological developments. The final chapter examines intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), detailing their mechanism of action, clinical use, indications, contraindications, system components, and management of complications. Serving as a detailed, current, and practical resource, this book targets professionals specializing in perfusion support.