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IFA Talks6th IFAD 2017 - 016 - DIRK HIMPEI am Dirk Himpe from Antwerp Belgium. Gelatins are still considered the Cinderella of the colloids. Much like the fairytale character, they’re often overlooked or spoken about in hushed tones—but they continue to quietly do a great deal of work behind the scenes. And perhaps, like Cinderella, they too have a promising future. Gelatins are actually the oldest synthetic plasma substitutes, with their first use in humans dating back to 1915 during World War I. Their role expanded significantly during and after World War II, with ongoing modifications to improve their safety and applicability in c...
2025-04-1102 minIFA Talks5th IFAD 2015 - 026 - DIRK HIMPEAbout 1,800 years ago, we had the famous Solvay Conferences, attended by scientific giants like Einstein and Bohr. Today, at this congress, we’re privileged to share space with a new generation of international icons of science—contemporary leaders shaping the future of medicine. My name is Dr. Dirk Himpe, and I’m an anesthesiologist at ZiekenhuisNetwerk Antwerpen (ZNA) Middelheim Hospital here in Antwerp. What I’ve learned through experience—and what I continue to witness at events like this—is that life is all about balance. Too much is too much. Too little is too little...
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IFA Talks2nd IFAD 2012 - 004 - DIRK HIMPEMy name is Dirk Himpe, and I am an anesthesiologist at Middelheim General Hospital in Antwerp, Belgium and I am primarily involved in cardiac anesthesia for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We know that long-term outcomes after cardiac surgery are significantly influenced by the administration of blood, blood products, and the occurrence of anemia—often caused by hemodilution during the procedure. The focus of my talk was on fluid management during cardiac surgery, particularly during cardiopulmonary bypass, a phase where large volumes of fluid are administered. I explored whether the type of fluid given during this period can im...
2025-04-0801 minIFA Talks1st IFAD 2011 - 010 - DIRK HIMPEI am Dirk Himpe, a cardiac anesthesiologist at Middelheim General Hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. In my presentation, I discussed the use of hypertonic solutions in clinical practice. Sometimes, it is beneficial to administer highly concentrated saline solutions to draw water from areas in the body where it has accumulated abnormally. By doing so, we can shift fluid back to where it is needed most. These hypertonic, or very salty, solutions can effectively help manage fluid distribution, especially in cases of fluid overload or compartmental imbalances. This principle formed the core of my talk.
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