Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Cardiac Surgery: an Analysis of 21 007 Patients in Switzerland
Our goal was to determine the optimal timing and choice of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) in patients having cardiac surgery.
High-efficiency, High-flux In-line Hemofiltration Using a High Blood Flow Extracorporeal Circuit
The ability of current renal replacement therapy modalities to achieve rapid solute removal is limited by membrane surface area and blood flow rate.
Diathermy Smoke Shown to be Hazardous, So Why Are We Not Protecting Ourselves?
Diathermy smoke has been studied for over three decades and data has been collected to establish its composition.
Hyperoxia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Does Not Decrease Cardiovascular Complications Following Cardiac Surgery: the CARDIOX Randomized Clinical Trial
Data on the benefit or or harmful effects of oxygen level on ischemic reperfusion injuries in cardiac surgery are insufficient.
Effect of Open-lung vs Conventional Perioperative Ventilation Strategies on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After On-pump Cardiac Surgery: the PROVECS Randomized Clinical Trial
To evaluate whether a perioperative open-lung ventilation strategy prevents postoperative pulmonary complications after elective on-pump cardiac surgery.
Quality Improvement Project in Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients: Reducing Surgical Site Infections
Healthcare-associated infections are a major focus for quality improvement in hospitals today.
Tranexamic Acid and Perioperative Bleeding in Children
Perioperative bleeding and blood product transfusion are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Comparison of Two Cardiopulmonary Bypass Strategies With a Miniaturized Tubing System: a Propensity Score–based Analysis
The existing cardiopulmonary bypass tubing system has already been significantly improved in our hospital by reducing the priming volume; thus, we further employed a new cardiopulmonary bypass strategy in children based on a miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Life-threatening Massive Pulmonary Embolism
In massive pulmonary embolism (PE) with circulatory collapse or with cardiac arrest, treatment can be difficult.
Effectiveness of Magnesium in Preventing Shivering in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Clinical trials regarding the antishivering effect of perioperative magnesium have produced inconsistent results.
Genetic Variation in the Glucocorticoid Receptor and Psychopathology After Dexamethasone Administration in Cardiac Surgery Patients
The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist dexamethasone is frequently used for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Fibrinogen Concentrate as an Alternative to Cryoprecipitate in a Postcardiopulmonary Transfusion Algorithm in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Infants undergoing cardiac surgery are at risk for bleeding and massive transfusion due to an immature coagulation system, complex surgeries, and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) effects.