2013 Pediatric Perfusion Survey Results (EP Video)

What is the Value of Topical Cooling as an Adjunct to Myocardial Protection

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'What is the value of topical cooling as an adjunct to myocardial protection?'

Colloids in the Intensive Care Unit

There are minimal differences in outcome between crystalloids and hypo-oncotic or iso-oncotic albumin for fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis; in select populations, such as patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the use of iso-oncotic albumin may confer a survival advantage and should be considered a first-line alternative.

The Efficacy, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Intra-Operative Cell Salvage in High-Bleeding-Risk Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of intra-operative cell salvage (CS) in high-bleeding-risk cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).