Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation Is a Cost-Effective Alternative to Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Propensity Matched Analysis
Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation for coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with a reduced requirement for blood transfusion, reduced incidence of acute kidney injury and a significant cost saving. Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation should be considered as an adjunct for all patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Feasibility Study of a Novel Method of Concentrating Fresh Frozen Plasma by Hemoconcentrating Filter Outside Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We invented a novel method of concentrating FFP by applying a hemoconcentrating filter directly to FFP to both minimize volume and avoid affecting platelet function.
Acute Kidney Injury, Stroke and Death After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery: The Role of Perfusion Flow and Pressure
Neither low perfusion pressure nor low perfusion flow during cardiopulmonary bypass were predictive of postoperative acute kidney injury, stroke or death.
Will High-Dose Heparin Affect Blood Loss and Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
This small study showed a small increase of post-operative bleeding associated with higher heparin dosage in conjunction with cardiopulmonary bypass but did not demonstrate an effect of heparin on the inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass.
Effect of High-Dose Ulinastatin on the Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Therefore, different routes of UTI administration may restrict its effects. Further studies are needed to evaluate the most effective route of administering the total dose of UTI used in this study.
Using a Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Acute Kidney Injury During On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This initiative confirms previous assertions that DO2 is a critical intraoperative parameter and should direct perfusion intervention accordingly.
Non-Pulsatile Blood Flow is Associated with Enhanced Cerebrovascular Carbon Dioxide Reactivity and an Attenuated Relationship Between Cerebral Blood Flow and Regional Brain Oxygenation
Non-pulsatile perfusion is associated with enhanced cerebrovascular CVR resulting in greater relative decreases of cerebral blood flow during hypocapnia.
Antifactor Xa Monitoring and Hematologic Complications of Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Management of anticoagulation based on anti-Xa levels appears to be as effective as management based on ACT results.
Pressure and Flow Properties of Dual-Lumen Cannulae for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Non-standardized testing of pressure–flow properties of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation dual-lumen cannulae prevents an adequate prediction of pressure–flow results when these cannulae are used in patients. Properties of dual-lumen cannulae may vary between sizes within same cannula family, in particular concerning the drainage flow.
A Single Preoperative Dose of Tranexamic Acid Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss
Preoperative intravenous TXA reduced perioperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in a variety of surgical disciplines without increasing the risk of thromboembolic events. Therefore, it should be considered for prophylactic use in surgery to reduce operative bleeding.
Spinal Cord Collateral Flow During Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Aortic Arch Surgery
Cooling is a more important means of protection for the lower spinal cord during lower body circulatory arrest than is antegrade cerebral perfusion.
Does the Prognostic Nutritional Index have a Predictive Role in the Outcomes of Adult Cardiac Surgery?
The prognostic nutritional index may be a useful preoperative nutrition screening tool for predicting the early clinical outcomes of adult patients after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.