The Effect of Dilution on Plasma Coagulation Kinetics Determined by Thrombelastography Is Dependent on Antithrombin Activity and Mode of Activation
We determined that decreased antithrombin activity is responsible for accelerated clot initiation via thrombelastography with in vitro plasma-based experiments. Celite activation of plasma resulted in a linear relationship between degree of dilution and thrombelastographic variables.
A Modified Method for Preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma: An Experimental Study
It was experimentally shown that PRP with high platelet counts can be prepared using this modified method without the need for costly autotransfusion systems.
“Awake” CABG Using Internal Thoracic Arteries Safe for Multivessel Disease
"Awake" coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using the internal thoracic arteries is a feasible and safe procedure for double or triple vessel disease, findings from a small study suggest.
Decline in Cardiovascular Disease Reported in Patients With Diabetes
Adults with diabetes have experienced a 50 percent decline in the incidence rate for cardiovascular disease events in recent decades, according to a report in the November 24 issue of JAMA.
Diagnostic Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) occurs in nearly 3% of patients treated with heparin after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Hematological Changes During Short-Term Tidal Flow Extracorporeal Life Support
Single occluder tidal flow ECLS may be feasible and efficacious for long-term application once recirculation is resolved and the system evaluated for long-term support.
A Perfusionist’s Role in Lung Transplant Preservation
As organ transplant surgery continues to grow, effective organ preservation techniques and technology will expand as well.
Perfusion-Assisted Beating Heart Support With a Miniature Extracorporeal Circuit and Leukocyte Filtration: A 58-Year-Old Patient With Severe COPD
We believe that, based upon his clinical course of ventilation time (17.4 hours) and postoperative length of hospital stay (5 days), this high risk patient demonstrated a positive clinical outcome as a result of these techniques.
Influence of Pericardial Suction Blood Retransfusion on Memory Function and Release of Protein S100B
No associations were found between serum concentrations of S100B and memory function.
Leucocyte Filtration of Residual Heart/Lung Machine Blood in Children Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery
We conclude that leucocyte filtration of the residual heart-lung machine blood reduced systemic leucocyte counts, but did not improve arterial blood oxygenation in children after congenital heart surgery.
Hematological Changes During Short-Term Tidal Flow Extracorporeal Life Support
Single occluder tidal flow ECLS may be feasible and efficacious for long-term application once recirculation is resolved and the system evaluated for long-term support.
A Perfusionist’s Role in Lung Transplant Preservation
As organ transplant surgery continues to grow, effective organ preservation techniques and technology will expand as well.