A Quick Reference Tool for Goal-Directed Perfusion in Cardiac Surgery
Traditionally, blood flow rates on cardiopulmonary bypass are based primarily on a formula that matches cardiac index to the patient's body surface area (BSA).
Warming and Cooling Device Using Thermoelectric Peltier Elements Tested on Male Mice
Hypothermia is a treatment strategy for different clinical conditions and an essential part of cardiopulmonary bypass in complex cardiac procedures.
Changes in Erythrocyte Morphology at Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Without Blood Transfusion Were Not Associated With Less Deformability During Cardiac Surgery
During cardiac surgery, circulating red blood cells (RBCs) are at risk of exposure to environmental factors during extracorporeal circulation and transfusion of stored RBCs.
Intravenous Iron Versus Placebo in the Management of Postoperative Functional Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Valvular Surgery: A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
To compare the efficacy of intravenous iron versus placebo to correct postoperative functional iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing cardiac valvular surgery.
Outcome Prediction After Coronary Surgery and Redo Surgery for Bleeding (From the KROK Registry)
To assess the reliability of EuroSCORE II in an entire population after isolated coronary artery surgery and separately among patients who underwent redo surgery due to bleeding
20% Human Albumin Solution Fluid Bolus Administration Therapy in Patients After Cardiac Surgery (the HAS FLAIR Study)
To compare the effects of fluid bolus therapy using 20% albumin versus crystalloid on fluid balance, hemodynamic parameters, and intensive care unit (ICU) treatment effects in post–cardiac surgery patients.
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Improvement Advisory for Management of Perioperative Bleeding and Hemostasis in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Bleeding after cardiac surgery is a common and serious complication leading to transfusion of multiple blood products and resulting in increased morbidity and mortality.
Alkaline Phosphatase Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury in an Infant Piglet Model of Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with prolonged hospitalization and mortality following infant cardiac surgery, but therapeutic options are limited.
Elusive Waste The Fermi Paradox in US Health Care
Health care in the United States has its own version of the Fermi paradox.
Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society Recommendations
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) evidence-based protocols for perioperative care can lead to improvements in clinical outcomes and cost savings.
Bispectral Index for Improving Intraoperative Awareness and Early Postoperative Recovery in Adults
To assess the effectiveness of BIS to reduce the risk of intraoperative awareness and early recovery times from general anaesthesia in adults undergoing surgery.
Perioperative Beta‐blockers for Preventing Surgery‐related Mortality and Morbidity in Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have yielded conflicting results regarding the ability of beta‐blockers to influence perioperative cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.