By Associate Professor Hergen Buscher

Journal articles

Siriwardena M; Breeding J; Gopal M; Buscher H; MacDonald P; Granger E; Nair P, 2018, 'Haemodynamic Assessment of Patients Supported on Veno-Arterial Membrane Oxygenation with Concurrent Evaluation of Echocardiographic Findings', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 27, pp. S242 - S242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.448

Siriwardena M; Gopal M; Buscher H; Nair P, 2018, 'Left Atrial Analysis Using Velocity Vector Imaging Shows Dys-Synchrony and Negative Strain Values in a Patient with Severe Pulmonary Oedema Complicating Peripheral Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 27, pp. S251 - S251, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.466

Siriwardena M; Breeding J; Buscher H; Granger E; MacDonald P; Nair P, 2018, 'Pulse Pressure within the First 2 Days of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is Predictive of Survival to Discharge, Renal Dysfunction Requiring Dialysis, and Pulmonary Oedema', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 27, pp. S123 - S123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.180

Buscher H; Zhang D; Nair P, 2017, 'A pilot, randomised controlled trial of a rotational thromboelastometry-based algorithm to treat bleeding episodes in extracorporeal life support: The tem protocol in ECLS study (tempest)', Critical Care and Resuscitation, 19, pp. 29 - 36

Sinnah F; Shekar K; Abdul-Aziz MH; Buscher H; Diab SD; Fisquet S; Fung YL; McDonald CI; Reynolds C; Rudham S; Wallis SC; Welch S; Xie J; Fraser JF; Roberts JA, 2017, 'Incremental research approach to describing the pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation', Critical Care and Resuscitation, 19, pp. 8 - 14

Imani S; Buscher H; Marriott D; Gentili S; Sandaradura I, 2017, 'Too much of a good thing: A retrospective study of β-lactam concentration-toxicity relationships', Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 72, pp. 2891 - 2897, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkx209

Smith M; Brodie D; Thiagarajan R; Buscher H, 2017, 'Confounding variables impacting the association between duration of veno-arterial extracorporeal life support and mortality Response', CRITICAL CARE, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-017-1773-3

Tiruvoipati R; Pilcher D; Buscher H; Botha J; Bailey M, 2017, 'Effects of Hypercapnia and Hypercapnic Acidosis on Hospital Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated Patients', Critical Care Medicine, 45, pp. e649 - e656, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CCM.0000000000002332

Buscher H; Vukomanovic A; Benzimra M; Okada K; Nair P, 2017, 'Blood and Anticoagulation Management in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Surgical and Nonsurgical Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Review', Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 31, pp. 869 - 875, http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2016.10.015

Smith M; Vukomanovic A; Brodie D; Thiagarajan R; Rycus P; Buscher H, 2017, 'Duration of veno-arterial extracorporeal life support (VA ECMO) and outcome: An analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry', Critical Care, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-017-1633-1

Tiruvoipati R; Buscher H; Winearls J; Breeding J; Ghosh D; Chaterjee S; Braun G; Paul E; Fraser JF; Botha J, 2016, 'Early experience of a new extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal device for acute hypercapnic respiratory failure', Critical Care and Resuscitation, 18, pp. 261 - 269, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=515405062198667;res=IELHEA%3E

Breeding J; Welch S; Buscher H; Nair P; Frost C; Newman S; Whittam S, 2015, 'A retrospective audit of insulin infusion management involving a locally developed dynamic insulin infusion guideline in a tertiary ICU', Australian Critical Care, 28, pp. 149 - 159, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2014.07.002

Nair P; Hoechter DJ; Buscher H; Venkatesh K; Whittam S; Joseph J; Jansz P, 2015, 'Prospective observational study of hemostatic alterations during adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) using point-of-care thromboelastometry and platelet aggregometry', Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 29, pp. 288 - 296, http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2014.06.006

Shekar K; Fraser JF; Taccone SS; Welch S; Wallis SC; Mullany DV; Lipman J; Roberts JA, 2014, 'The combined effects of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and renal replacement therapy on meropenem pharmacokinetics: A matched cohort study', Critical Care, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-014-0565-2

Ghosh D; Williams KM; Graham GG; Nair P; Buscher H; Day RO, 2014, 'Multiple episodes of aspirin overdose in an individual patient: A case report', Journal of Medical Case Reports, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-374

Breeding B; Buscher H; Frost C; Nair P; Whittam S; Welch S; Newman S, 2014, 'Evaluation of a locally developed dynamic insulin infusion protocol', AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, 27, pp. 51 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2013.10.027

Herbert DG; Buscher H; Nair P, 2014, 'Prolonged venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation without anticoagulation: A case of goodpasture syndrome-related pulmonary haemorrhage', Critical Care and Resuscitation, 16, pp. 69 - 72

Al-Soufi S; Buscher H; Nguyen ND; Rycus P; Nair P, 2013, 'Lack of association between body weight and mortality in patients on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation', Intensive Care Medicine, 39, pp. 1995 - 2002, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00134-013-3028-3

Buscher H; Vaidiyanathan S; Al-Soufi S; Nguyen DN; Breeding J; Rycus P; Nair P, 2013, 'Sedation practice in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: An international survey', ASAIO Journal, 59, pp. 636 - 641, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0b013e3182a84558

Breeding J; Nair P; Nguyen N; Buscher H; Frost C; Gopal M; Pye R; Whittam S, 2013, 'Is peripheral arterial waveform analysis continuous cardiac output monitoring useful with assessment of oxygenation status for patients on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?', AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, 26, pp. 87 - 87, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2013.02.020

Breeding J; Welch S; Whittam S; Buscher H; Burrows F; Frost C; Jonkman M; Mathews N; Wong KS; Wong A, 2013, 'Medication Error Minimization Scheme (MEMS) in an adult tertiary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 2009-2011', Australian Critical Care, 26, pp. 58 - 75, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2012.07.003

Meltzer EC; Fins JJ, 2012, 'Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for ARDS in Adults', NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 366, pp. 575 - 576, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000299991300028&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Buscher H; Nair P, 2012, 'Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for ARDS in adults [7]', New England Journal of Medicine, 366, pp. 575 - 576, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMc1114604

Shekar K; Roberts J; Welch S; Buscher H; Rudham S; Burrow F; Ghassabian S; Wallis S; Levkovich B; Pellegrino V; McGuinness S; Parke R; Gilder E; Barnett A; Walsham J; Mullany D; Fung Y; Smith M; Fraser JF, 2012, 'ASAP ECMO: Antibotic, sedative and analgesic pharmacokinetics during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a multi-centre study to optimise drug therapy during ECMO', BMC Anesthesiology, 12, pp. 29 - 38, http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/12/29

Welch SA; Snowden LN; Buscher H, 2010, 'Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, pregnancy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation', Medical Journal of Australia, 192, pp. 668, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb03675.x

Currie G, 2009, 'Letter to the editor', ANZ Nuclear Medicine, 40, pp. 6

Buscher H, 2006, 'Diagnosis and treatment of shock types. Recommendations of the interdisciplinary working group shock of the DIVI - Part V: Septic shock [4]', Anasthesiologie Und Intensivmedizin, 47, pp. 175

Buscher H; Valta P; Boie T; Hinz J; Moerer O; Sydow M; Mudaliar MY; Burchardi H, 2005, 'Assessment of diaphragmatic function with cervical magnetic stimulation of critically ill patients', Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 33, pp. 483 - 491, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0310057x0503300410

Moerer O; Baller C; Hinz J; Buscher H; Crozier TA, 2002, 'Neuromuscular effects of rapacuronium on the diaphragm and skeletal muscles in anaesthetized patients using cervical magnetic stimulation for stimulating the phrenic nerves', European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 19, pp. 883 - 887, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00003643-200212000-00005

Neumann P; Golisch W; Strohmeyer A; Buscher H; Burchardi H; Sydow M, 2002, 'Influence of different release times on spontaneous breathing pattern during airway pressure release ventilation', Intensive Care Medicine, 28, pp. 1742 - 1749, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00134-002-1522-0

Moerer O; Baller C; Hinz J; Buscher H; Crozier TA, 2002, 'Neuromuscular effects of rapacuronium on the diaphragm and skeletal muscles in anaesthetized patients using cervical magnetic stimulation for stimulating the phrenic nerves', European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 19, pp. 883 - 883, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0265021502001412

Kazmaier S; Rathgeber J; Busch T; Buhre W; Buscher H; Sonntag H, 2000, 'Mechanical ventilation in patients after CABG-surgery: Comparison of two ventilatory modes allowing a spontaneous breathing, BIPAP and S-IMV/PSV', Zeitschrift Fur Herz Thorax Und Gefasschirurgie, 14, pp. 252 - 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003980070004

Kazmaier S; Rathgeber J; Buhre W; Buscher H; Busch T; Mensching K; Sonntag H, 2000, 'Comparison of ventilatory and haemodynamic effects of BIPAP and S-IMV/PSV for postoperative short-term ventilation in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting', European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 17, pp. 601 - 610, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2346.2000.00732.x

Buscher H; Valta P; Sydow M; Thies K; Burchardi H, 2000, 'Pressure signal transmission of five commercially available oesophageal balloon catheters', Intensive Care Medicine, 26, pp. 462 - 465, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001340051182

Kazmaier S; Rathgeber J; Buhre W; Buscher H; Busch T; Mensching K; Sonntag H, 2000, 'Comparison of ventilatory and haemodynamic effects of BIPAP and S-IMV/PSV for postoperative short-term ventilation in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting', European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 17, pp. 601 - 610, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2346.2000.00732.x

Buscher HCJL; Barendregt WB; Boers GHJ; van der Vliet JA, 2000, 'Hyperhomocysteinemia as a cause of superior vena cava syndrome', ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 14, pp. 268 - 270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100169910045

Buscher H; Sydow M; Thies K; Zinserling J; Hinz J; Burchardi H, 1999, 'Work of breathing in patients with and without COPD during mechanical ventilation with low-level PEEP and pressure support', Intensivmedizin Und Notfallmedizin, 36, pp. 197 - 202, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003900050227

Döbel KU; Buscher H; Ludwig HC; Burchardi H, 1999, 'Treatment of left heart failure caused by subarachnoid hemorrhage with phosphodiesterase inhibitors', Intensivmedizin Und Notfallmedizin, 36, pp. 300 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003900050242

Buscher HCJL; Jacobs ML; Ong GL; van Goor H; Weber RFA; Bruining HA, 1999, 'Beta-cell function of the pancreas after necrotizing pancreatitis', DIGESTIVE SURGERY, 16, pp. 496 - 500, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000018775

Hinz J; Buscher H; Auer P; Sydow M; Wrigge M; Burchardi H, 1998, 'Direkte Messung der Zwerchfellrelaxation nach Mivacurium mittels trachealer Okklusionsdruckmessung nach Magnetstimulation der Nervi phrenici', Anaesthesist, 47, pp. 878 - 879

Sydow M; Thies K; Engel J; Golisch W; Buscher H; Zinserling J; Burchardi H, 1996, 'Variation of the initial flow rate during pressure support ventilation: Influence on respiratory pattern and mechanical respiration work', Anaesthesist, 45, pp. 1051 - 1058, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001010050339

Sydow M; Golisch W; Buscher H; Zinserling J; Crozier TA; Burchardi H, 1995, 'Effect of low-level PEEP on inspiratory work of breathing in intubated patients, both with healthy lungs and with COPD', Intensive Care Medicine, 21, pp. 887 - 895, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01712329

Conference Papers

Makhoul M; Mariani S; van Bussel BCT; Wiedemann D; Saeed D; Di Mauro M; Pozzi M; Botta L; Boeken U; Samalavicius R; Bounader K; Hou X; Bunge JJH; Buscher H; Salazar L; Meyns B; Mazzeffi MA; Sacha Matteucci ML; Sponga S; MacLaren G; Russo C; Formica F; Sakiyalak P; Fiore A; Camboni D; Raffa GM; Diaz R; Wang IW; Jung JS; Belohlavek J; Pellegrino V; Bianchi G; Pettinari M; Barbone A; Garcia JP; Shekar K; Whitman G; Bolotin G; Lorusso R, 2025, 'Postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients older than 70 years: Characteristics, outcomes, and variables associated with mortality', in Jtcvs Open, pp. 163 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2025.04.004

Heuts S; Mariani S; Van Bussel BCT; Boeken U; Samalavicius R; Bounader K; Hou X; Bunge JJH; Sriranjan K; Wiedemann D; Saeed D; Pozzi M; Loforte A; Salazar L; Meyns B; Mazzeffi MA; Matteucci S; Sponga S; Sorokin V; Russo C; Formica F; Sakiyalak P; Fiore A; Camboni D; Raffa GM; Diaz R; Wang IW; Jung JS; Belohlavek J; Pellegrino V; Bianchi G; Pettinari M; Barbone A; Garcia JP; Shekar K; Whitman G; Lorusso R; Ravaux J; di Mauro M; Schaefer AK; Conci L; Szalkiewicz P; Khalil J; Lehmann S; Obadia JF; Kalampokas N; Flecher E; Dos Reis Miranda D; Buscher H; Herr D; Vedadi N; Di Eusanio M; Maclaren G; Ramanathan R; Costetti A; Schmid C; Castillo R; Mikulenka V; Solinas M, 2023, 'The Relation Between Obesity and Mortality in Postcardiotomy Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation', in Annals of Thoracic Surgery, pp. 147 - 154, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.03.025

Cheong C; Xie A; Chew H; Shah M; Shehab S; MacDonald P; Buscher H; Dhital K, 2017, 'Investigation of Watershed Areas During Femoro-Femoral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Using a Mock Loop Circuit', in JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, San Diego, CA, pp. S384 - S384, presented at 37th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation (ISHLT), San Diego, CA, 05 April 2017 - 08 April 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2017.01.1095

Buscher H; Glanville A; Lee C; Jackson A, 2015, 'Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation: Short- and Long-Term Outcome and Quality of Life', in JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, FRANCE, Nice, pp. S258 - S258, presented at 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation, FRANCE, Nice, 15 April 2015 - 18 April 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.718

Breeding J; Baker N; Buscher H; Frost C; Glenister N; Mathews N; McGauley J; Welch S; Whittam S, 2015, 'Early outcomes following implementation of confusion assessment method (CAM)-ICU and a delirium management protocol to guide quality improvement', in AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, pp. 46 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2014.10.023

Breeding J; Welch S; Beckett H; Burrows F; Buscher H; Wong K; Whittam S; Mackay B; Mathews N; Sakowicz V; McCann K; Otani C, 2015, 'The Medication Error Minimisation Scheme in a tertiary intensive care unit 2009-2014', in AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, pp. 46 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2014.10.024

Foster B; Knowles S; Reynolds C; Buscher H, 2014, 'Quality of life post extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in one Australian intensive care unit', in AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, pp. 44 - 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2013.10.007

Ryan K; Lynch W; Wypij D; Buscher H; Yarlagadda V; Rycus P; Thiagarajan R, 2014, 'Higher Body Weight Increases Mortality in Adults With Severe Cardiac Failure Supported With Ecmo', in CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, CA, San Francisco, presented at 43rd Annual Critical Care Congress, CA, San Francisco, 09 January 2014 - 13 January 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ccm.0000439209.07706.42

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