Single- Versus Multidose Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Meta-analysis
Del Nido decreases operative times, reperfusion fibrillation, and surge of cardiac enzymes compared with multidose cardioplegia.
The Effect of Continuous Ventilation on Thiol-Disulphide Homeostasis and Albumin-Adjusted Ischemia-Modified Albumin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Continuous ventilation during CPB caused an increase in native and total thiol levels, an earlier return of AAIMA levels, and shorter hospital stay.
Effect of Blood Flow on Platelets, Leukocytes, and Extracellular Vesicles in Thrombosis of Simulated Neonatal Extracorporeal Circulation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has frequent and sometimes lethal thrombotic complications.
Vacuum-assisted Venous Drainage in Adult Cardiac Surgery: a Propensity-matched Study
VAVD was associated with a reduction in blood product transfusions, and an increase in the risk of major morbidities and in-hospital deaths of the VAVD group was not observed.
Urine Microscopy as a Biomarker of Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
RTEC and GC in urine sample detected by microscopy is a highly specific biomarker for early AKI diagnosis after cardiac surgery.
Structured Review of Post-cardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Part 2—Pediatric Patients
This report, aims to present a comprehensive overview of the available literature informing patient selection, ECMO management, and in-hospital and early post-discharge outcomes in pediatric patients treated with ECMO for post-cardiotomy cardiorespiratory failure.
Structured Review of Post-cardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Part 1—Adult Patients
This report, aims to present a comprehensive overview of the literature with respect to the prevalence of ECMO use, patient characteristics, ECMO management, and in-hospital and early post-discharge patient outcomes for those treated for post-cardiotomy heart, lung, or heart-lung failure.
Malignant Hyperthermia: A Clinical Review
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a pharmacogenetic disease of skeletal muscle that presents as a progressively worsening hypermetabolic response in susceptible individuals exposed to triggering anesthetic agents.
Association of Disposable Perioperative Jackets With Surgical Site Infections in a Large Multicenter Health Care Organization
The results of this study suggest that the use of perioperative disposable jackets is not associated with reductions in SSI for clean wounds in a large multicenter health care organization and presents a fiscal burden.
Perioperative Blood Conservation: Guidelines to Practice
The formulation of clinical practice guidelines are complex, resource-intense processes for summarizing evidence-based best practices, yet alone are insufficient for translating guidelines to practice.
Extracorporeal Life Support in Myocardial Infarction-Induced Cardiogenic Shock: Weaning Success
Emergency ECLS is a valuable option among patients with AMI-induced CS with low and intermediate IABP-SHOCK II risk scores.
Risk Prediction in Clinical Practice: A Practical Guide for Cardiothoracic Surgeons
The prediction of a patient’s risk for disease, death, or morbidity has become an ever more essential part of modern clinical care.