Novel Emboli Protection System during Cardiac Surgery: A Multi-Center, Randomized, Clinical Trial
The CardioGard cannula is safe and efficient in use during open-heart surgery
Quick Reference: Cerebral Oximetry with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Cerebral Oximetry with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Quick Reference: Tirofiban (Aggrastat®) Protocol for HIT
Tirofiban (Aggrastat®) Protocol for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Perioperative Management and Outcomes of Aortic Surgery During Pregnancy
Cardiac surgery during pregnancy is known to carry a high risk of mortality to both the mother and fetus. We present our experience of performing aortic surgery during the patients' pregnancy.
Reducing Skin Breakdown in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation
This article describes three strategies a cardiovascular-thoracic intensive care unit implemented to decrease the rate of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in patients on extracorporeal membranous oxygenation support.
The Year in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2013
This article reviewed selected research highlights of 2013 that pertain to the specialty of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia.
National Review of Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as rRespiratory Support in Thoracic Surgery Excluding Lung Transplantation
Our aim was to evaluate the intraoperative use of ECMO as respiratory support in thoracic surgery: benefits, indications and complications.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Management of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
We describe our center's experience with 4 patients who received ECMO for refractory hypoxemic respiratory failure due to diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), a condition for which anticoagulation is typically contraindicated, and provide a review of the literature.