Soybean Oil: A Potentially New Intravascular Perfusate
Given that micelles of lipids are colloids, the hypothesis was generated that the rapid administration of large volumes of soybean oil micelles would be an effective perfusion fluid.
Impact of the Intensity of Microemboli on Neurocognitive Outcome Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to determine whether there was any association between the intensity of intraoperative gaseous microembolic signals (GME), neuropsychological testing and clinical outcome in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery surgery (CABG).
Rotation Thromboelastography for the Detection and Characterization of Lipoteichoid Acid-Induced Activation of Haemostasis in an In Vitro Sepsis Model
Here, we demonstrate the effects of LTA on haemostasis in an in vitro model of gram-positive sepsis based on rotation thromboelastrography (ROTEM).
Controlling Intrathoracic Hemorrhage on ECMO: Help from Factor VIIa and Virchow
We developed a strategy based on Virchow's triad to favor homeostasis in the patient while avoiding thrombosis in the ECMO circuit.
Is Hyperoxaemia Helping or Hurting Patients during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation? Review of a Complex Problem
Improvements to the ECMO process have resulted in its increased utilisation.
Evaluation of Coagulation Factors and Platelet Function from an Off-Line Modified Ultrafiltration Technique for Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Blood Recovery
This study evaluated the off-line MUF process of the Hemobag (HB, Global Blood Resources, Somers, CT, USA) to quantitate coagulation factor levels
In Vitro Clearance of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
An in vitro study was conducted to determine: (1) changes in intravenous acetaminophen levels over time and (2) changes in concentration observed between different sites of the ECMO circuit.
Alternative Access Options for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with no Conventional Access and Chest Pathology
However, a significant number of patients are still not transcatheter aortic valve replacement candidates because of poor peripheral access and chest pathology.