Hyperlactatemia during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Risk Factors and Impact on Surgical Results with a Focus on the Long-Term Outcome
Correction of risk factors for hyperlactatemia, together with prompt detection and correction of this condition, may control complications and improve outcome.
The Experience of Early Extubation After Paediatric Congenital Heart Surgery in a Chinese Hospital
Patients with early extubation had a lower reintubation rate and nasal continuous positive airway pressure rate, and a shorter length of stay in the ICU and hospital.
Pulsatile Flow is not a Magic Bullet for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients during CPB Procedures
The objective of this editorial is to clarify common myths related to the effects of pulsatile flow on circuit optimization and vital organ recovery in congenital heart surgery patients undergoing CPB
Thermal Distribution, Physiological Effects and Toxicities of Extracorporeally Induced Whole‐Body Hyperthermia in a Pig Model
Fast induction of eWBH with homogenous thermal distribution is feasible in pigs using the Vithèr WBH device. Severe hemodynamic disturbances, rhabdomyolysis, and hyperkalemia were observed.
Patient Blood Management: Effectiveness and Future Potential
The authors hypothesized that “Patient Blood Management will decrease the use of allogeneic erythrocyte transfusion and its cost and adverse sequelae significantly.” Currently, 12 yr later, we can conclude this is indeed the case.
Platelet Activity Measured by VerifyNow® Aspirin Sensitivity Test Identifies Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Patients at Increased Risk for Postoperative Bleeding and Transfusion
VerifyNow® Aspirin is able to preoperatively identify aspirin hyper-responders at an increased risk of bleeding and subsequent transfusion in the context of coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock in Adult Patients: Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality and Failure to be Weaned from Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Our data suggest a reevaluation of therapeutic strategies after 60 h and again after 130 h of ECMO support.
Advanced Data Analytics for Clinical Research Part I: What are the Tools?
As cardiothoracic surgeons seek ways to innovate, novel approaches to data acquisition and analysis enable a more rigorous level of investigatory efforts.
Advanced Data Analytics for Clinical Research Part II: Application to Cardiothoracic Surgery
We will explain our processes in developing the research question, barriers to achieving the research goals using traditional research methods, tools used to overcome the barriers, and the research findings.
Qualification, Knowledge, Tasks and Responsibilities of the Clinical Perfusionist in Germany
The nationwide gap should be closed by joint recommendations regarding the required knowledge, special duties and responsibilities of the clinical perfusionist.
Anticoagulation in Neonatal ECMO: An Enigma Despite a Lot of Effort!
This review provides an overview of hemostatic alterations, anticoagulation, monitoring and management, novel anticoagulant use, and circuit modifications for neonatal ECMO. Future considerations are also presented.