The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime Volume on the Need for Blood Transfusion after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
There is increasing awareness that erythrocyte transfusions after pediatric cardiac surgery have deleterious effects.
Changes in Mechanical Fragility and Free Hemoglobin Levels after Processing Salvaged Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Blood with a Modified Ultrafiltration Device
This study evaluated the extent of hemolysis, the mechanical fragility index (MFI), and the amount of plasma free hemoglobin (PFHb) created after processing with the MUF device.
Washing of Banked Blood by Three Different Blood Salvage Devices
Washing improves the quality of stored RBCs, and autotransfusion devices have been proposed for intraoperative processing, but these devices were designed for diluted wound blood, and limited data on their performance with RBCs are available.
Device Thrombogenicity Emulation: A Novel Method for Optimizing Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Thromboresistance
To address the unmet need for enhancing the thromboresistance of these devices to extend their long term use, we developed a universal predictive methodology entitled Device Thrombogenicity Emulation (DTE) that facilitates optimizing the thrombogenic performance of any MCS device--ideally to a level that may obviate the need for mandatory anticoagulation.
Current Status of Mechanical Circulatory Support: a Systematic Review
This paper outlines the current status of mechanical circulatory support.
Evaluation of Appropriate Serologic Testing for Suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Purpose The predictive value of clinical "4-T's" scoring in patient selection for serologic testing to confirm suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) was evaluated.
Characterizing the Impact of Minor Cannula Design Modification
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the internal diameter of the extracorporeal connecting tube of venous cannulas on flow rate (Q), pressure drop (delta P), and cannula resistance (delta P/Q²) values, using a computer assisted test bench.
Robotic-Assisted Endoscopic Atrial Septal Defect Closure: Analysis of 115 Cases in a Single Center
To summarize the experience with the application of robotic technique in totally endoscopic atrial septal defect closure in a single center
Blood Trauma Testing of CentriMag and RotaFlow Centrifugal Flow Devices: A Pilot Study
In this feasibility study, the blood trauma performance of the RotaFlow was similar or better than the CentriMag device under clinically equivalent, worst-case test conditions. The RotaFlow device may be a more cost-effective alternative to the CentriMag.
The Impact of Intra- and Postoperative Albumin Levels as a Biomarker of Delirium After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Results of an Exploratory Study
In this prospective study the frequency of delirium after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was determined.
Total Artificial Heart
In this review, we discuss the history of the TAH, its development and clinical application, implications for anaesthetic management, published outcomes and the future outlook for TAHs.
Coagulation Management in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Circulatory Support
The incidence of bleeding and thrombo-embolic complications in patients undergoing mechanical circulatory support therapy remains high and is associated with bad outcomes and increased costs.