A Novel Technique to Retrograde Autologous Prime the Sorin Inspire 6F Dual Chamber Venous Reservoir Oxygenator (EP Video)

Successful Repair of Aortic Annulus Rupture During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

We describe a case of aortic annular rupture with involvement of right coronary artery ostium leading to cardiac tamponade and cardiac arrest, successfully managed by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, open drainage of the pericardial space, pericardial patching of the defect and bypass of the affected vessel with excellent post-procedural results.

Prolonged Central Venous Desaturation Measured by Continuous Oximetry is Associated with Adverse Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

We demonstrate that ScvO₂ desaturations by continuous oximetry are associated with major adverse events in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Reference values for Kaolin-Activated Thromboelastography in Healthy Children

In this study, we established reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in healthy children, to facilitate accurate interpretation of pediatric TEG results.