Accumulations of von Willebrand Factor Within ECMO Oxygenators: Potential Indicator of Coagulation Abnormalities in Critically Ill Patients?
Clot formation within membrane oxygenators (MOs) remains a critical problem during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Is Blood a Necessary Component of the Perfusate During Isolated Limb Perfusion – a Randomized Controlled Trial
Isolated limb perfusion (ILP) is a treatment option for malignancies localized to an extremity and is performed by surgical isolation of the limb which is connected to an extracorporeal circulation system.
Heparin-Free Extracorporeal Life Support Using Tethered Liquid Perfluorocarbon: A Feasibility and Efficacy Study
Coagulation management is the leading challenge during extracorporeal life support (ECLS) due to shear stress and foreign-surface–induced coagulation disturbance during circulation.
Detection and decontamination of Mycobacterium Chimaera and Other Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria in Heater–cooler Devices Used in Cardiopulmonary Bypass: a Manufacturer and National Guidelines Summary, and a Potential Resolution to the Problem Requiring Further Investigation
Since 2011, invasive infections due to Mycobacterium chimaera have been diagnosed in patients with previous cardiac surgery.
Intraoperative Autologous Blood Donation Leads to Fewer Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery
Blood conservation with antifibrinolytics, topical hemostatics, and strict transfusion triggers are becoming commonplace in cardiac surgery.
Impact of Age of Packed RBC Transfusion on Oxygenation in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To determine the effect of age of packed RBCs on tissue oxygenation in children receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.
Current Evidence and Future Directions of Tranexamic Acid Use, Efficacy, and Dosing for Major Surgical Procedures
Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and transfusion requirements with no significant thrombotic adverse effects.
Serum Lactate Poorly Predicts Central Venous Oxygen Saturation in Critically Ill Patients: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Serum lactate and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) are commonly used and commonly recommended as markers of tissue oxygenation in shock states.
Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for 72 Hours Using Plasma Cross Circulation
Preservation of a donor heart for transplantation is limited to 6–8 hours.
Blood Utilization in Revision Versus First-Time Cardiac Surgery: An Update in the Era of Patient Blood Management
Relative to first-time (primary) cardiac surgery, revision cardiac surgery is associated with increased transfusion requirements, but studies comparing these cohorts were performed before patient blood management (PBM) and blood conservation measures were commonplace. The current study was performed as an update to determine if this finding is still evident in the PBM era.
Nature of Cardiac Rehabilitation Around the Globe
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a clinically-effective but complex model of care. The purpose of this study was to characterize the nature of CR programs around the world, in relation to guideline recommendations, and compare this by World Health Organization (WHO) region.
Heart Valve Operations Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death From Mitral Valve Disease But Other Operations Associated With Increased Risk of Death: A National Population-Based Case-Control Study
This study analyzed the death risk from heart valve disease with respect to the frequency of heart valve operation and other operations in patients with mitral valve disease.