Nadir Hematocrit During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: End-organ Dysfunction and Mortality
To discover the effects of the lowest hematocrit during cardiopulmonary bypass on end-organ function and mortality in patients who did not receive red blood cell transfusion and to identify predictors of nadir hematocrit.
In Vivo Effects on Human Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery and Metabolism of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Perioperative Hemodilution
To investigate the in vivo effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and perioperative hemodilution on human skeletal muscle oxygen delivery and metabolism and to determine the dilution state at which these effects arise.
Coagulopathy and Hemostatic Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery: An Update
This review describes coagulopathies occurring in cardiac surgery and the monitoring of these.
Assessment of Platelet Function in Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Review
Increasing numbers of patients are undergoing cardiac surgery on dual antiplatelet therapy following previous percutaneous coronary intervention.
Successful Use of Factor VIIa to Control Life-threatening Post-operative Haemorrhage in a Patient on Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We present the first case of the successful use of Factor VIIa to control bleeding in an adult patient on ECMO post cardiac surgery.
Blood Utilization: Fostering an Effective Hospital Transfusion Culture
Blood products may save lives, but they also pose inherent risks, are in limited supply, and may take longer than expected to deliver
Effectiveness of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation When Conventional Ventilation Fails: Valuable Option or Vague Remedy?
In this article, we reviewed the usefulness of ECMO in patients with severe ARDS in the light of current evidence.
Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients Aged ≥90 Years Versus <90 Years
In conclusion, even very elderly nonagenarians can experience acceptable clinical results and benefits after TAVI.
The RBC Storage Lesion (EP Video)
Dr. Yazer discusses the impact of storage on red blood cell quality and function (42:53 minutes).