Simulation in Perfusion: Evaluating the Efficacy of a Specific Training with Eye-tracking
In combination with other measures, eye-tracking is suitable for the evaluation of simulation training.
Comparison of Outcomes of the Use of Del Nido and St. Thomas Cardioplegia in Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Del Nido cardioplegia may be a viable alternative to the use of St. Thomas cardioplegia in both adult and paediatric patients, providing similar postoperative outcomes while also affording the additional advantage of shorter aortic cross-clamp time and cardiopulmonary bypass time (in adult cardiac surgery) and decreased rates of defibrillation (in both adult and paediatric cardiac surgery).
Influence of Hemoadsorption during Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Blood Vesicle Count and Function
Additional artificial surfaces to the CPB-circuit introduced by the use of the HA device showed no effect on circulating MV count and function in these patients. Larger studies are needed to assess and clarify the effect of HA on circulating vesicle counts and function.
Novel, Digital, Chest Drainage System in Cardiac Surgery
The new, digital, chest drainage system showed better early drainage of the chest cavity and was as reliable as conventional systems. Quicker drain removal might impact on intensive care unit (ICU) stay and reduce costs. Additional advantages are portable size, battery operation, patient mobility, noiseless function, digital indications and alarms.
Postcardiac Surgery Acute Stroke Therapies: A Systematic Review
Endovascular thrombectomy, with or without IAT, is being used increasingly with success in patients presenting with postcardiac surgery stroke.
Childhood Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Survivors: Parents Highlight Need for Structured Follow-Up and Support After Hospital Discharge
A proportion of children who have undergone extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment have needs that are not being met, with variable access to service provision.
Cannulation Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Mastering the art of cannulation will provide surgeons with a toolbox to choose from when performing MICS in a wide variety of procedures.
ECMO Use in COVID-19: Lessons from Past Respiratory Virus Outbreaks—a Narrative Review
Here, we review the experience with the use of ECMO in the past respiratory virus outbreaks and discuss potential role for ECMO in COVID-19.
An Implementation Science Approach to Handoff Redesign in a Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
The use of an implementation-based approach for handoff redesign can be effective for improving the leading indicators of successful adoption of a structured handoff process. Future quality improvement studies addressing sustainability and widespread adoption of this approach appear to be warranted, and should include the relationships to improved care coordination and reduced preventable medical errors.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Narrative Review of its Application in Cardiac Surgery
This review presents pertinent current research related to the implementation of ERAS programs in the field of cardiac surgery and provides a call to action for further investigation and adaption of ERAS in cardiac surgery.
Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Pneumatically Driven Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Device
The pneumatically driven ECMO device provided excellent safety and physiologic efficacy in a 7-day sheep experiment without visible clotting, hemolysis, or sustained reductions in fibrinogen or platelets.
Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Dialysis-dependent Patients
Coronary artery bypass grafting under ONCAB was a potential risk for morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease. Performing OPCAB surgery may improve postoperative outcomes and should be kept in mind as a surgical option.