Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This updated meta-analysis demonstrates that sodium bicarbonate-based hydration is superior to sodium chloride in preventing CI-AKI of patients undergoing exposure to iodinated contrast media.
Preoperative Anaemia is Common in Patients undergoing Major Gynaecological Surgery and is Associated with a Fivefold Increased Risk of Transfusion
This study demonstrates preoperative anaemia is common in women undergoing elective major gynaecological surgery and is associated with increased red cell transfusions.
Is There any Difference between Blood and Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection during Cardiac Surgery? A Meta-Analysis of 5576 Patients from 36 Randomized Trials
We found evidence that argues against any superiority in terms of hard outcomes between blood or crystalloid cardioplegia for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery.
Impact of Competitive Flow on Hemodynamics in Coronary Surgery: Numerical Study of ITA-LAD Model
Competitive flow from native coronary artery is considered as a major factor in the failure of the coronary artery bypass grafts.
Association between Statins and Infections after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Pre-operative statin use is associated with a decrease in overall incidence of post-operative infections after CABG.
Review Article: Safety of Modern Starches Used during Surgery
Various hydroxyethyl starch (HES) preparations have been used for decades to augment blood volume.
Gordonia Bronchialis Sternal Wound Infection in 3 Patients following Open Heart Surgery: Intraoperative Transmission from a Healthcare Worker
We describe an investigation of 3 postoperative Gordonia bronchialis sternal infections.