Extracorporeal Life Support Improves Survival in Cardiac Arrest
Extracorporeal life support combined with conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) roughly doubles survival over CPR alone in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest of cardiac origin, a new study suggests.
The Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Application in Oral Surgery: Literature Review
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new approach in tissue regeneration and a developing area for clinicians and researchers.
Does Transfusion With “Old” Blood Place the Surgical Patient at Risk?
Stored red cells undergo progressive structural and functional changes over time. We tested the hypothesis that serious complications and mortality after cardiac surgery are increased when transfused red cells are stored for more than 2 weeks.
Current Status of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Japan
OPCAB with multiple arterial grafts has become the standard CABG in Japan.
Intraoperative Cell Salvage in Infants Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Trial
The purpose of this prospective non-randomised study was to determine the impact of intraoperative cell salvage on postoperative allogeneic blood products transfusion in infant patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Insulin-Blood Cardioplegia Decreases Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity in Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This is the first open heart surgery study in which diminished MMP activation was achieved via a metabolic change.
Repair of Critical Bone Defects With Injectable Platelet Rich Plasma/Bone Marrow-Derived Stromal Cells Composite: Experimental Study in Rabbits
This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of PRP carrier to deliver bone marrow derived stromal cells (BMSCs) and regenerate bone tissues to reconstruct critical bone defects in rabbits.
Effectiveness of Preoperative Autologous Plateletpheresis Combined With Intraoperative Autotransfusion on the Blood Coagulation in Orthopaedic Patients
To investigate the effectiveness of preoperative plateletpheresis combined with intraoperative autotransfusion on the blood coagulation of orthopaedic patients.
AmSECT Today June 2008
First and foremost, I would like to send a most deserving “Thank You” to Joe Deptula, AmSECT Convention Chairman, for another excellent meeting. This past meeting in Orlando was another successful year, thanks to so many AmSECT volunteers that donated their time. Their effort and success did not go unnoticed by those of us who attended...
Predictors of Emergency Conversion to On-Pump During Off-Pump Coronary Surgery
The purpose of this study was to determine predictors and evaluate outcomes of emergency conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during planned off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
The Influence of Priming Solutions Used in Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Blood Viscosity in Hypothermic Conditions
Vessel diameter, flow velocity, temperature, and viscosity are among the factors determining blood flow in vessels.