Microvascular Alterations During Cardiac Surgery Using a Heparin or Phosphorylcholine-Coated Circuit
The use of an HC circuit is associated with better preservation of the endothelial glycocalyx compared with PC circuits, whereas microcirculatory perfusion was disturbed equally in both groups.
Retrograde Autologous Priming in Surgery of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
RAP is a safe and easy method to reduce RBC transfusion in TAA surgery without any adverse effects on the clinical outcome.
Outcomes of Infants Supported With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using Centrifugal Versus Roller Pumps: An Analysis From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry
In this propensity score–matched cohort study of 8,366 extracorporeal membrane oxygenation recipients weighing less than 10 kg, those supported with centrifugal pumps had increased mortality and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation complications.
Recognizing and Reacting to Microaggressions in Medicine and Surgery
The primary goal of this communication is to help readers understand microaggressions and their effect. We also provide suggestions for how recipients or bystanders may respond to microaggressions.
Early Discharge From Intensive Care After Cardiac Surgery is Feasible With an Adequate Fast Track, Stepdown Unit: Waikato Experience
Background Enhanced recovery programs within cardiothoracic surgery are a well described benefit to patient postoperative outcomes. We describe our Australasian unit’s experience of a […]
Comparative Analysis of Prothrombin Complex Concentrate and Fresh Frozen Plasma in Coronary Surgery
These results suggest that the use of PCC compared with FFP may reduce the need of blood transfusion after CABG.
Changing Risk of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Children Following Cardiac Surgery in Victoria, Australia, 2007–2016
The IHCA rate following cardiac surgery has more than halved over the last decade; children who experience IHCA also have lower mortality than in previous years.
2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: Use of Advanced Airways, Vasopressors, and Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Cardiac Arrest: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
The fundamentals of cardiac resuscitation include the immediate provision of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation combined with rapid defibrillation (as appropriate).
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Neck Cannulation: A Fixation Strategy Without Tourniquets
This article is focused on the peripheral neck cannulation technique.
Reducing Delirium and Cognitive Dysfunction After Off-pump Coronary Bypass: A Randomized Trial
Neuropsychiatric complications of surgical coronary revascularization are inconspicuous but frequent and clinically relevant.
Is There Still a Role for the Intra-aortic Balloon Pump in the Management of Cardiogenic Shock Following Acute Coronary Syndrome?
The device does retain a minor role in cardiogenic shock management.