Rewarming for Accidental Hypothermia in an Urban Medical Center using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We report a case of severe hypothermia complicated by prolonged cardiac arrest successfully resuscitated using ECMO.
Timing of Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Insertion for Severe Right Heart Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Data on how the timing of a temporary right ventricular assist device (RVAD) insertion affects outcome are limited in patients receiving left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion with a Watchman Device Following Recurrent Stroke on Warfarin and Rivaroxaban in Patient with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The optimal management of recurrent cardioembolic stroke in a patient on oral anticoagulation is controversial.
Which Is Better: A Miniaturized Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Patients With Cardiogenic Shock
The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes associated with the use of Impella and TandemHeart short-term support devices with venoarterialextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for postinfarction- or decompensated cardiomyopathy-related cardiogenic shock.
Reduced Sevoflurane Loss during Cardiopulmonary Bypass when using a Polymethylpentane versus a Polypropylene Oxygenator
The results of this study show that using a polymethylpentane membrane oxygenator rather than a polypropylene oxygenator significantly reduces the losses of sevoflurane, resulting in higher plasma concentrations and greater depth of anesthesia.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Can Provide Cardiopulmonary Support during Bronchoscopic Clearance of Airways after Sand Aspiration
In this case report of sand aspiration with acute pulmonary failure, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory support allowed more effective removal of sand particles by rigid bronchoscopy and lavage with less patient compromise.
Major Bleeding, Transfusions, and Anemia: The Deadly Triad of Cardiac Surgery
Major bleeding is per se a risk factor for operative mortality.
Control of Coagulation during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires maintaining a delicate balance between the prevention of thrombosis and the avoidance of hemorrhage.
Comparison of Hemolysis Between CentriMag and RotaFlow Rotary Blood Pumps During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the hemolysis levels for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) incorporating two different rotary blood pumps (CentriMag [CMAG] and RotaFlow [RF]) in identical circuits otherwise.
Impact of Guideline Implementation on Transfusion Practices in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This study suggests that clinical guideline implementation utilizing guideline development, education, and compliance audit/feedback may reduce unnecessary transfusion in cardiac surgery patients.
Potential Uses of Cord Blood in Cardiac Surgery
Umbilical cord blood, a rich source of multiple populations of nonembryonic stem cells, will be a valuable resource and has the potential to advance therapeutic options for patients with acquired and congenital heart disease.
Inhaled Nitric Oxide for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
This review will describe the current use of inhaled NO in clinical practice and briefly discuss its potential role for the treatment of chronic PAH.