Current Neurologic Assessment and Neuroprotective Strategies in Cardiac Anesthesia
Our data indicate that approximately half of the respondents to this SCA survey do not use standardized guidelines/standard operating procedures for perioperative cerebral protection.
Escape Into Patient Ssafety: Bringing Human Factors to Life for Medical Students
More thorough evaluation of larger pilots is recommended to continue exploring the effectiveness of escape rooms as a teaching method.
Myocardial Protection in the Arterial Switch Operation: Custodiol Versus Cold Blood Cardioplegia
The optimal myocardial protective solution in the neonatal arterial switch operation remains controversial.
Superior Mesenteric Flow Pattern During Counterpulsation: is Simply a Shorter Balloon the Solution for Visceral Hypoperfusion?
Our data are a call for improvement in the design of the short balloon.
Single Ventricle Physiology Patients and Coagulation Abnormalities: Is There a Relationship With Hemodynamic Data and Postoperative Course? A Pilot Study
Abnormalities in coagulation parameters are common in SV patients. Coagulation abnormalities constitute a preoperative risk factor and affect postoperative course.
Gender Bias and Its Negative Impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery
Unfortunately, the surgical workforce is not close to the gender parity that has been achieved within medical schools.
Platelet Administration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Neonates: A Universal Therapy Applied in a Novel Way
Improved intraoperative and postoperative hemostasis was observed in neonates given platelets during the rewarming phase of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Routine Presternotomy Extracorporeal Circulation for Redo Surgery
Routine establishment of presternotomy ECC reduces the risk of injury to the mediastinal structures during reentry and facilitates easier repair in the event of structural injury during reentry or dissection.