Evaluation of the i-STAT Point-of-Care Analyzer in Critically Ill Adult Patients
During a 3-month period, 48 blood samples from patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and 42 blood samples from non-cardiac patients who needed intensive care treatment were analyzed on both the i- STAT analyzer (CPB and non-CPB mode, respectively) and our laboratory analyzers (RapidLab 865/Sysmex XE-2100 instrument).
Factors That Influence the Ability to Perform Autologous Priming
The purpose of this study was to determine which factors impact the ability to perform autologous priming (AP) of the extracorporeal circuit.
Evaluation of Cell Salvage Autotransfusion Utility During Liver Transplantation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the CS during OLT.
Arterial Line Filters Ranked for Gaseous Micro-Emboli Separation Performance: An In Vitro Study
Arterial line filters (ALFs) are arguably the most important component in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to protect the patient from gaseous macro- and micro-emboli (GME) originating in the perfusion circuit.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Recommendations in Adults: The Northern New England Experience
We examined CPB practice among 3597 adult patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting surgery from January 2004 to June 2005.
Indiana Supreme Court Tells Cardiac Surgeon to Pay Up
A $325,000 judgment was appropriate compensation for an argument between a so-called "workplace bully" and a co-worker, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
What is the Role of Different Cardioplegic Solutions in the Perioperative Immune Response During Cardiac Surgery?
We tested the hypothesis that surgical trauma is the main factor determining the perioperative immune response and that, therefore, the use of different cardioplegic solutions, as previously discussed, did not influence the perioperative immune response.
Neuroprotection During Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery continues to be associated with significant adverse cerebral outcomes, ranging from stroke to cognitive decline.
Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Wound Healing in Rabbits
The purpose of this study was to evaluate if the healing of full-thickness skin wounds was accelerated by platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Analysis of a Rapid, Simple, and Inexpensive Technique Used to Obtain Platelet-Rich Plasma for Use in Clinical Practice
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become more generally accepted, and implant dentists are using PRP more frequently to promote the healing of oral surgical and/or periodontal wounds.
Non-Activated Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Prevention of Inguinal Wound-Related Complications After Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
The aim of this report was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intraoperative application of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the prevention of wound-related complications in AAA EVAR.
Principles of Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion During Arch Reconstruction in Newborns/Infants
Antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) is a cardiopulmonary bypass technique that uses special cannulation procedures to perfuse only the brain during neonatal and infant aortic arch reconstruction.