Del Nido Cardioplegia is Safe and Effective Myocardial Protection in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Single Center Experience
Del Nido cardioplegia gains increasing popularity among adult cardiac surgeons.
Peritoneal Dialysis in Pediatric Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients
We determined the prevalence of acute kidney injury requiring peritoneal dialysis (PD), the factors associated with early PD initiation, prolonged PD and mortality among pediatric postoperative cardiac surgical patients.
Analysis of the Critical Determinants of Renal Medullary Oxygenation
We previously developed a three-dimensional computational model of oxygen transport in the renal medulla.
Perfusion Management of Aortic Balloon Occlusion Technique in Total Arch Replacement With Frozen Elephant Trunk
To ensure both cerebral and lower body perfusion during total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk, aortic balloon occlusion technique has been applied in some cases at our institute.
Establishing an ECMO Program in a Developing Country: Challenges and Lessons Learned
The ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center was established in November 2015 as the first program serving adult and pediatric population in a low-resource setting.
Accumulations of von Willebrand Factor Within ECMO Oxygenators: Potential Indicator of Coagulation Abnormalities in Critically Ill Patients?
Clot formation within membrane oxygenators (MOs) remains a critical problem during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Is Blood a Necessary Component of the Perfusate During Isolated Limb Perfusion – a Randomized Controlled Trial
Isolated limb perfusion (ILP) is a treatment option for malignancies localized to an extremity and is performed by surgical isolation of the limb which is connected to an extracorporeal circulation system.
Heparin-Free Extracorporeal Life Support Using Tethered Liquid Perfluorocarbon: A Feasibility and Efficacy Study
Coagulation management is the leading challenge during extracorporeal life support (ECLS) due to shear stress and foreign-surface–induced coagulation disturbance during circulation.
Detection and decontamination of Mycobacterium Chimaera and Other Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria in Heater–cooler Devices Used in Cardiopulmonary Bypass: a Manufacturer and National Guidelines Summary, and a Potential Resolution to the Problem Requiring Further Investigation
Since 2011, invasive infections due to Mycobacterium chimaera have been diagnosed in patients with previous cardiac surgery.
Intraoperative Autologous Blood Donation Leads to Fewer Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery
Blood conservation with antifibrinolytics, topical hemostatics, and strict transfusion triggers are becoming commonplace in cardiac surgery.
Impact of Age of Packed RBC Transfusion on Oxygenation in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To determine the effect of age of packed RBCs on tissue oxygenation in children receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.
Current Evidence and Future Directions of Tranexamic Acid Use, Efficacy, and Dosing for Major Surgical Procedures
Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and transfusion requirements with no significant thrombotic adverse effects.