Are Serum Potassium and Magnesium Levels Associated with Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery?
Maintaining a serum potassium concentration ≥4.5 mmol/L after cardiac surgery may reduce the incidence of postoperative AF. Magnesium supplementation was associated with an increased risk of postoperative AF.
Maximizing the Impact of Surgical Health Services Research The Methodology Toolbox
This series will help with research and eventually helps our profession and most of all, the patients we serve.
Strategies to Minimize Intraoperative Blood Loss During Major Surgery
Reducing perioperative blood loss requires a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach. Although high‐quality evidence exists in certain areas, the overall evidence base for reducing intraoperative blood loss remains limited.
Preoperative Intravenous Iron Before Cardiac Surgery: a Prospective Multicentre Feasibility Study
The development of an intravenous iron pathway is feasible but appears limited to selected high-risk cardiac patients in routine NHS practise. Although intravenous iron increased [Hb], there is a need for an appropriately powered clinical trial to assess the clinical effect of intravenous iron on patient-centred outcomes.
TEG Platelet Mapping and Impedance Aggregometry to Predict Platelet Transfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Pediatric Patients
TEG-PM ADP may provide more clinically relevant information regarding platelet function compared to the MEIA at the ADP receptor in children requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.
Effects of Milrinone on Renal Perfusion, Filtration and Oxygenation in Patients with Acute Heart Failure and Low Cardiac Output Early After Cardiac Surgery
In patients with acute heart failure after weaning from CPB, the milrinone-induced increase in cardiac output was accompanied by improved renal oxygenation.
Vasoplegia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Current Literature and Rescue Therapy Options
Understanding the evidence for, dosing, and side effects of these agents is crucial for cardiac anesthesiologists when treating vasoplegia during CPB bypass.
Use of Augmented Reality to Assist Teaching for Future Perfusionists in Extracorporeal Technology
Unlike other computing technologies, AR interfaces offer seamless interaction between the real and virtual worlds, a tangible interface metaphor, and a means for transitioning between real and virtual worlds. Here, we have shown our experiences of cost-effective AR technology for future perfusionists.
The Effect of Standardizing Autologous Prime Techniques in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The application of an ST-AP protocol was effective in reducing hemodilution, which was associated within higher Hcts and lower postoperative transfusion rates.
Does Standardizing Extracorporeal Circuit Design for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Affect Outcomes? Results from a National Perfusion Registry
Although small changes in the net prime volume and transfusion rates were seen with the standardization of ECCs, the primary benefit of this initiative was the increased familiarity and continuity of circuit design across sites.
Net Prime Volume Is Associated with Increased Odds of Blood Transfusion
Our findings reinforce the importance of efforts to reduce the net CPB prime volume. Based on these findings and other supporting evidence, the net prime volume should be adopted as a national quality measure.
Cryoglobulinemia: Caution for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Keywords: Cardiopulmonary bypass, cryoglobulinemia, heart valve prosthesis implantation, hepatitis C, thoracic surgery, vasculitis.