Association between Intraoperative Hyperglycemia and Postoperative End-Organ Dysfunctions after Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, the GE index was an independent predictor of PEOD.
Central, Peripheral ECMO or CPB? Comparsion between Circulatory Support Methods Used during Lung Transplantation
The use of central extracorporeal membrane oxygenation should be favorized over peripheral cannulation or cardiopulmonary bypass. CPB should be no longer used during LuTx.
Gelatin and the Risk of Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery
Gelatin was not associated with AKI after cardiac surgery.
Prolonged Blood Storage and Risk of Posttransfusion Acute Kidney Injury
In a population of patients without severely impaired baseline renal function receiving fewer than 10 erythrocyte units, duration of blood storage had no effect on the incidence of posttransfusion acute kidney injury.
A Comparative Analysis of Factors Influencing Haemoglobin Content in RBC Units
The marked variation of haemoglobin content in our study revealed that there is a need for standardizing RBC unit. Labelling of units with haemoglobin content and transfusion based on it will result in better patient care.
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is A Viable Option as A Bridge to Heart Transplant
Recipients bridged with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation were estimated to survive 16.6 months less than nonmechanical circulatory support recipients. Bridge to heart transplant with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a viable option, and these patients should be considered transplant candidates.
Restrictive Versus Liberal Transfusion in Patients with Diabetes Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: An Open-Label, Randomized, Blinded Outcome Evaluation Trial
The presence of diabetes did not modify the effect of a restrictive transfusion strategy on the primary composite outcome, but improved its efficacy on red cell transfusion. Restrictive transfusion triggers are safe and effective in patients with diabetes undergoing cardiac surgery.
Carbon Dioxide Elimination After Sodium Bicarbonate Administration as a Novel Method to Assess Cardiac Output: A Pilot Study
This technique may be a way to intermittently assess cardiac output or improve accuracy when used in conjunction with other continuous output monitors.
Plasma from Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Does Not Activate Endothelial Cells under Shear Stress in Vitro
Patients undergoing CPB surgery showed mild systemic inflammation and kidney injury. However, the plasma components did not stimulate endothelial inflammation and adhesion molecule expression in vitro.
Research Trends and Hotspots of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 10-Year Bibliometric Study and Visualization Analysis
Inter-regional and inter-institutional cooperation and exchanges should be carried out among ECMO research teams and institutions. The suggested research direction is to further broaden the application scope of ECMO, while determining the ways to reduce the incidence of complications and the cost, cultivate specialized team talents, and promote the application thereof.
ECMO Implantation Training: Needle Penetration in 3D Printable Materials and Porcine Aorta
Shore A 10 and 20 polymers have similar needle penetration properties compared to the porcine tissue. Significantly more force is needed to pierce through the material fully. The most similar tested material to porcine aorta for needle penetration and piercing in ECMO-implantation is the silicon Shore A 10 polymer. This silicon could be a 3D-printable material in surgical training for ECMO-implantation.
Relationship Between the Degree of Carotid Stenosis and the Risk of Stroke in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
CS is an independent risk factor of post-operative stroke and/or TIA. This study suggests for the first time that the risk of stroke increases with the degree of severity of CS, with the greatest risk being for CS between 80-99%. The strength of this relationship and potential causality effect should be further explored in a prospective study focusing on this most at risk population.