Serum Metabolic Profile of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Following Infant Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Moderate-to-severe AKI after infant cardiac surgery is associated with changes in the serum metabolome, including prominent changes to purine, methionine, and kynurenine/nicotinamide metabolism. A portion of infants with mild AKI demonstrated similar metabolic changes, suggesting a potential role for metabolic analysis in the evaluation of lower stage injury.
The Effect of Hemoadsorption on Rivaroxaban Blood Plasma Concentration in Emergency Cardiac Surgery
The evolution of the RBPC under hemoadsorption in vivo warrants a thorough investigation. Further clinical studies are required to assess the effectiveness and limitations of hemoadsorption to preclude a fatal bleeding event in patients with rivaroxaban in need of major emergency surgery.
Extracorporeal Multiorgan Support Including CO2-Removal with the Advanced Organ Support (ADVOS) System for COVID-19: A Case Report
Irrespective of the outcome we conclude that extracorporeal CO2 removal and multiorgan-support were feasible in this COVID-19-patient. Combined and less invasive approaches such as ADVOS might be considered in old-age-COVID-19 patients with MOF.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Induced Hemolysis: An In Vitro Study to Appraise Causative Factors
Our preliminary results suggested that the choice of anticoagulant and blood donor gender could be critical factors in hemolysis studies, and should be taken into account to improve testing reliability during ECMO.
Evaluation of Autologous Retransfusion from A Closed Suction Drainage System for Patient Blood Management in Elective Total Hip and Knee Replacement: A Two Cohort Study
Our study questions the effectiveness of postoperative autotransfusion as part of a patient blood management programme. In addition, the obvious signs of inflammatory reactions and coagulation activation raise safety concerns.
Platelets and Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction are common in ECMO patients, regardless the type of ECMO mode. The underlying mechanisms are multifactorial, and understanding and management are still limited. Further research to design appropriate strategies and protocols for its monitoring, management, or prevention should be matter of thorough investigations.
A Survey of Patient Blood Management for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery in Nine European Countries
PBM guidelines are not universally implemented in European cardiac surgery centres or countries, resulting in discrepancies in techniques and products used for a given clinical situation.
The Effect of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Sternotomy on Physical Activity and Quality of Life
Compared to conventional MS, MI was associated with better HRQoL and early functional outcome, even in frail patients.
Optimization of CPB Circuits and Techniques Minimize the Total Number of Intraoperative Emboli Delivery in Congenital Heart Surgery Patients
In summary, the generation and delivery of microemboli during CPB procedures are multifactorial and multidisciplinary. Therefore, the solutions to this significant problem should also be multidisciplinary. Optimization of CPB circuitry and techniques are necessary to minimize intraoperative injuries during pediatric cardiac surgery.
First Harvest of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Multicenter Database in Turkey: Novel Application of Real-Time Online Reporting
CKCV Database has a great potential for nationwide quality improvement studies. Users could instantly analyze and compare their results to national and international aggregate data using a real-time online reporting function. This is the first multicenter congenital database study in Turkey.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patterns of Practice and Outcomes in Japan and Europe
The distribution of the benchmark procedures and age at the time of surgery differ between Japan and Europe. Postoperative length of stay is longer, and the mean complexity is higher in Japan compared to European data. These comparisons of patterns of practice and outcomes demonstrate opportunities for continuing bidirectional transcontinental collaboration and quality improvement.
Perfusion Art: “Blood on the Tracks””
Perfusion Art: “Blood on the Tracks” Photographer: Frank Aprile, CCP, BBA, LP Equipment: I Phone 8+ Editing: Photoshop Narrative: “Blood on the Tracks’ Time & Place: 2021: […]