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).
Interoperative Platelet Pheresis (EP Video)
Melissa Aberts discusses the value of interoperative platelet pheresis (35:26 minutes).
Implementing a Blood Management Program to Improve Patient Safety (EP Video)
Ty Walker discusses the development of a blood management program and its impact on patient safety (32:07 minutes).
Admission Rapid Thrombelastography Can Replace Conventional Coagulation Tests in the Emergency Department: Experience With 1974 Consecutive Trauma Patients
Injury and shock lead to alterations in conventional coagulation tests (CCTs). Recently, rapid thrombelastography (r-TEG) has become recognized as a comprehensive assessment of coagulation abnormalities.
Point-of-Care Testing: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of Efficacy in Coagulopathic Cardiac Surgery Patients
The current investigation aimed to study the efficacy of hemostatic therapy guided either by conventional coagulation analyses or point-of-care (POC) testing in coagulopathic cardiac surgery patients.
Simulation for Technical Skills
The incorporation of simulation into resident education will allow us to increase the hours of practice for a given technique and develop expertise before needing it in the operating room.