Incidence and Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Continuous Flow Assist Devices
Continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) have emerged as the standard of care for patients in advanced heart failure (HF) requiring long-term mechanical circulatory support. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding has been frequently reported within this population.
Incidence of Deep Sternal Wound Infection Is Not Reduced with Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients
Deep sternal wound infections (DSWI) remain a devastating complication in cardiac surgery applying full sternotomy.
Washing of Irradiated Red Blood Cells in Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Is it Clinically Useful? A Retrospective Audit
Irradiation of blood weakens the cell membranes and results in an increase of lactate and potassium concentration.
Gender Differences During Mechanical Circulatory Support
Long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with ventricular assist devices (VADs) is now an acceptable option for patients with end-stage heart failure (HF).
Hemolysis at Different Vacuum Levels During Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of the current study was to compare the hemolytic effects of vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) at two different vacuum levels with the classical gravity siphon method.
Gentamicin Collagen Sponges for the Prevention of Sternal Wound Infection: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The study objective was to determine whether the application of gentamicin collagen sponges reduces sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Ventricular Assist Devices: What Intensive Care Unit Nurses Need to Know about Postoperative Management
This article focuses on the physiological basis for postoperative nursing management strategies and the most important complications of which critical care nurses need to be aware.
Cerebral Oximetry Monitoring During Preoperative Phlebotomy to Limit Allogeneic Blood Use in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
This investigation aimed to demonstrate that minimum volume replacement after preoperative phlebotomy can be used safely when guided by cerebral oxygenation (rSO(2)) measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
Thoracoscopic Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect in Young Children: Technical Challenges and Solutions
Thoracoscopic closure of VSDs in young children appears feasible and safe.
High Preoperative Plasma Neopterin Predicts Delirium after Cardiac Surgery in Older Adults
To examine the association between plasma levels of pterins and amino acids and postoperative delirium.
Totally Thoracoscopic Closure for Atrial Septal Defect on Perfused Beating Hearts
To investigate the feasibility and safety of non-robotically assisted totally thoracoscopic closure for atrial septal defect (ASD) on perfused beating hearts.
Outcomes in Children with Refractory Pneumonia Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To review the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in severe paediatric pneumonia and evaluate factors that may affect efficacy of this treatment.