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Frank Merkle

Researcher at Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin

Publications -  34
Citations -  949

Frank Merkle is an academic researcher from Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cardiopulmonary bypass & Extracorporeal circulation. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 33 publications receiving 798 citations.

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Improvement in survival after mechanical circulatory support with pneumatic pulsatile ventricular assist devices in pediatric patients.

TL;DR: Earlier implantation of VADs, heparin coating of the blood pumps, and substantial modifications in cannula design, anticoagulation, and the coagulation monitoring regimen have led to a significant increase in the survival and discharge rate, especially among children under 1 year of age.
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Position article for the use of extracorporeal life support in adult patients.

TL;DR: Indications and contraindications for ECLS, the management and control of a wide range of parameters related to the extracorporeal circulation, as well as the necessary equipment are described.
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Consumption of blood products during mechanical circulatory support in children: comparison between ECMO and a pulsatile ventricular assist device.

TL;DR: Compared to ECMO, use of the Berlin Heart in children results in less blood loss and lower consumption of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma.