Routine Use of the Direct thrombin Inhibitor Bivalirudin for Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Safe and Effective
The risk of heparin-induced adverse reactions dictates the need for a safe and effective alternative, particularly in off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery, an approach associated with a perioperative prothrombotic condition that may negatively influence graft patency.
Datascope CS100 Setup and Operation (Video)
This presentation covers the setup and operation of the Datascope CS100 Intra-Aoric Balloon Pump.
Promoted New Bone Formation in Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis Using a Tissue-Engineered Osteogenic Material
Bilateral maxillary distraction was performed at a higher rate in rabbits to determine whether locally applied tissue-engineered osteogenic material (TEOM) enhances bone regeneration.
A Comparison of Heparin Management Strategies in Infants Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this investigation, we compared a patient-specific heparin concentration-based heparin management protocol with a standard weight-based protocol in infants <6-mo-of-age.
Effect of Pericardial Blood Processing on Postoperative Inflammation and the Complement Pathways
The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of processing of pericardial blood with a cell-saving device (CS) and vacuum-assisted cardiopulmonary bypass (VACPB) on reduction of postoperative inflammation.
Cell Salvage in Obstetrics (Summary)
Cell salvage in obstetrics has been endorsed by several bodies based on current evidence.
Effect of Perfusion Temperature on the Inflammatory Response During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this prospective study was to compare the inflammatory response in children undergoing CPB for repair of congenital heart defects, randomized to mild or moderate hypothermia.
Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in 120 Consecutive Patients
The following study investigates clinical results after modification of perfusion technique for cardiopulmonary bypass as well as temperature management.
Retrograde Hot-Shot Cardioplegia in Patients With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
Background: Intermittent antegrade cold-blood cardioplegia followed by terminal warm-blood cardioplegic reperfusion or hot-shot is reported to reduce myocardial injury in the setting […]
Blood Conservation Summary
This article focuses primarily on perioperative blood management techniques which can be implemented in cardiac surgery.
Successful Blood Conservation During Craniosynostotic Correction With Dual Therapy Using Procrit and Cell Saver
As a blood conserving strategy, we studied the use of 1) recombinant human erythropoietin or Procrit (to optimize preoperative hematocrit) and 2) Cell Saver (to recycle the slow, constant ooze of blood during the prolonged case).