Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Modalities and Management
This literature review aims to define the pathophysiology of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury, the current definition and classification of acute kidney injury and the available diagnostic modalities, especially the use of biomarkers.
Thromboelastometry And A Hemostasis Management System are Most Beneficial for Guiding Hemostatic Therapy in Cardiac Surgery Patients with a Euroscore II of ≥1.83%: A Randomized Controlled Two-Step Trial
POC testing is beneficial for cardiac surgery patients with a EuroSCORE II of ≥1.83%.
Has Venoarterial Ecmo Been Underutilized in Covid-19 Patients?
This outbreak of infectious disease could enable an improved understanding of ARDS and a more precise use of therapeutics as ECMO and different configurations with a tailor-made treatment.
Changes in the Concentrations of Mediators in Exhaled Breath Condensate during Cardiac Valve Replacement under Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Their Relations with Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
EBC analysis could be used to predict the high incidence of ARDS after cardiac valve replacement under CPB.
Application of Goal-Directed Therapy for the Use of Concentrated Antithrombin for Heparin Resistance During Cardiac Surgery
Utilization of a goal-directed algorithm for the administration of antithrombin for the treatment of heparin resistance is effective in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Catheter-Based Cerebral Protection System in Open Cardiac Surgery: An Example of True Hybrid Surgery
In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to transfer a catheter-based cerebral protection technology into an open cardiac surgical intervention.
Education and Scientific Dissemination during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This editorial outlines how education and scientific dissemination at the Association of Anaesthetists has continued throughout the pandemic, as well as exploring likely future directions for such activities.
It’s Time to Step It Up. Why Safety Investigations in Healthcare Should Look More to Safety Science
We argue there is an untapped improvement potential for healthcare safety investigations and suggest new ways of integrating different accident theoretical reflections with investigatory practice.
How I Approach Weaning from Venoarterial Ecmo
In this article, we review our standardized approach to VA-ECMO weaning in adult patients.
Mechanical Assist Devices for Acute Cardiogenic Shock
There is no evidence from this review of a benefit from MCS in improving survival for people with acute CS. Further use of the technology, risk stratification and optimising the use protocols have been highlighted as potential reasons for lack of benefit and are being addressed in the current ongoing clinical trials.
Perioperative Management of COVID-19 Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The following report will recommend perioperative guidance in patient management to include safety precautions for the heart team, the conduct of extracorporeal circulation and related equipment, and covering the early period in intensive care in the context of the current pandemic.
Cytokine Adsorption in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
With this study, we expect to clarify whether cytokine adsorption is beneficial in severely affected COVID-19 patients requiring vv-ECMO support.