Neuromonitoring Modalities in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia: A Review of the Literature
This review provides a brief overview of the current knowledge regarding neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with CHD and summarizes the evidence for the use of the following 4 neuromonitoring modalities: transcranial Doppler, cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy, standard electroencephalography, and processed electroencephalography.
Air in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Can Never be Overemphasized
Air in the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit should never be overemphasized, especially during special procedures.
Disinfection and Cleaning of Heater–Cooler Units: Suspension- and Biofilm-Killing
A combination of an enzyme detergent and Clorox was an effective disinfection treatment and significantly delayed the reappearance of M. chimaera in the heater–cooler reservoir.
Simulation in Perfusion: Evaluating the Efficacy of a Specific Training with Eye-tracking
In combination with other measures, eye-tracking is suitable for the evaluation of simulation training.
Comparison of Outcomes of the Use of Del Nido and St. Thomas Cardioplegia in Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Del Nido cardioplegia may be a viable alternative to the use of St. Thomas cardioplegia in both adult and paediatric patients, providing similar postoperative outcomes while also affording the additional advantage of shorter aortic cross-clamp time and cardiopulmonary bypass time (in adult cardiac surgery) and decreased rates of defibrillation (in both adult and paediatric cardiac surgery).
Influence of Hemoadsorption during Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Blood Vesicle Count and Function
Additional artificial surfaces to the CPB-circuit introduced by the use of the HA device showed no effect on circulating MV count and function in these patients. Larger studies are needed to assess and clarify the effect of HA on circulating vesicle counts and function.
Novel, Digital, Chest Drainage System in Cardiac Surgery
The new, digital, chest drainage system showed better early drainage of the chest cavity and was as reliable as conventional systems. Quicker drain removal might impact on intensive care unit (ICU) stay and reduce costs. Additional advantages are portable size, battery operation, patient mobility, noiseless function, digital indications and alarms.
Postcardiac Surgery Acute Stroke Therapies: A Systematic Review
Endovascular thrombectomy, with or without IAT, is being used increasingly with success in patients presenting with postcardiac surgery stroke.
Childhood Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Survivors: Parents Highlight Need for Structured Follow-Up and Support After Hospital Discharge
A proportion of children who have undergone extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment have needs that are not being met, with variable access to service provision.
Cannulation Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Mastering the art of cannulation will provide surgeons with a toolbox to choose from when performing MICS in a wide variety of procedures.
In Memory of Ray Childress
It is with a sad heart we want to inform the perfusion community that Ray Childress passed away this week after a long, brave and hard-fought battle with various health issues.
ECMO Use in COVID-19: Lessons from Past Respiratory Virus Outbreaks—a Narrative Review
Here, we review the experience with the use of ECMO in the past respiratory virus outbreaks and discuss potential role for ECMO in COVID-19.