Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Severe COVID-19
The early outcomes presented here suggest that the judicious use of ECMO support in severe COVID-19 may be clinically beneficial.
EACTA/SCA Recommendations for the Cardiac Anesthesia Management of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Infection: An Expert Consensus from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists with the endorsement from the Chinese Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesiology
Our document should be the basis of future Task Forces to develop a more comprehensive consensus considering new evidence uncovered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bedside Allogeneic Erythrocyte Washing with a Cell Saver to Remove Cytokines, Chemokines, and Cell-derived Microvesicles: A Clinical Feasibility Study
Bedside erythrocyte washing was clinically feasible and greatly reduced concentrations of soluble factors thought to be associated with transfusion-related adverse reactions, increasing concentrations of cell-free hemoglobin while maintaining acceptable (less than 0.8%) hemolysis.
Del Nido Cardioplegia in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Safe, Efficacious and Economic Alternative to St. Thomas Solution; An Experience from A Developing Nation
The del Nido cardioplegia was found to be efficacious, safe and more economical alternative to St. Thomas solution.
Utilization of Thromboelastogram and Inflammatory Markers in the Management of Hypercoagulable State in Patients with COVID-19 Requiring ECMO Support
The results of this case report show successful management of a hypercoagulable state among COVID-19 patients requiring ECMO support by utilization of inflammatory markers and TEG.
Clinical and Technical Limitations of Cerebral and Somatic Near-Infrared Spectroscopy as an Oxygenation Monitor
This narrative review explores those clinical and technical limitations and proposes solutions and alternatives in order to avoid some of those pitfalls.
Estimation Model for Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Time to Predict Risk in Total Arch Replacement
As with the actual hypothermic circulatory arrest time, the predicted hypothermic circulatory arrest time using our model detected significant factors associated with major adverse outcomes. These results indicated that this prediction model for hypothermic circulatory arrest time may be effective.
Factors Associated with Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality During Cardiac Surgery
A history of hypertension was predictive of the development of CSA-AKI, and preoperative eGFR was an independent predictor of mortality in this cohort. Both factors are modifiable.
Lessons Learned on A New Procedure: Nonsternotomy Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Embolectomy
The initial data was positive and suggested that this approach is safe and feasible. We now broaden our experience with another two patients who underwent this approach, and highlight a number of technical and management modifications that have been made to optimize the procedure.
Complete Aortic Thrombosis in SARS-Cov-2 Infection
COVID-19 infection due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus has shown to be associated with a hypercoagulable state.
Correlating Oxygen Delivery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Society of Thoracic Surgeons Outcomes Following Cardiac Surgery
Low DO2 on bypass may be associated with morbidity/mortality following cardiac surgery, particularly in patients undergoing nonisolated CABG. These results underscore the importance of goal-directed perfusion strategies.
Hypofibrinogenemia Can Be Estimated by The Predictive Formula in Aortic Surgery
The SFL at the termination of CPB in aortic surgery can be predicted by the preoperative SFL, body weight, CPB time and surgical approach. The predictive formula is useful for developing a hemostasis strategy, including preparing for blood transfusion.