Effects of Retrograde Autologous Priming on Blood Transfusion and Clinical Outcomes in Adults: A Meta-Analysis
Compared to conventional priming, RAP could reduce transfusion in adults significantly, but had no effect on clinical outcomes, comparing to conventional priming.
Fiber-Optic Intra-Aortic Balloon Therapy and its Role within Cardiac Surgery
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) technology offers these patients and the cardiac team an easily accessible, cost-effective, mechanical assist device.
A Clinical Evaluation of the Maquet Quadrox-i Neonatal Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter
During this evaluation, the Maquet Quadrox-i Neonatal oxygenator adequately performed within its operational flow in the clinical setting.
Successful Management of Bleeding Complications in Patients Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Primary Respiratory Failure
ECMO bleeding complications can be managed successfully via surgical and endoscopic approaches in this high-risk population.
Retinal Vessel Abnormalities Predict Coronary Artery Diseases
The present study examines the relationship between retinal microvascular changes and angiographic findings.
Soybean Oil: A Potentially New Intravascular Perfusate
Given that micelles of lipids are colloids, the hypothesis was generated that the rapid administration of large volumes of soybean oil micelles would be an effective perfusion fluid.
Impact of the Intensity of Microemboli on Neurocognitive Outcome Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to determine whether there was any association between the intensity of intraoperative gaseous microembolic signals (GME), neuropsychological testing and clinical outcome in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery surgery (CABG).
Rotation Thromboelastography for the Detection and Characterization of Lipoteichoid Acid-Induced Activation of Haemostasis in an In Vitro Sepsis Model
Here, we demonstrate the effects of LTA on haemostasis in an in vitro model of gram-positive sepsis based on rotation thromboelastrography (ROTEM).
Controlling Intrathoracic Hemorrhage on ECMO: Help from Factor VIIa and Virchow
We developed a strategy based on Virchow's triad to favor homeostasis in the patient while avoiding thrombosis in the ECMO circuit.
Is Hyperoxaemia Helping or Hurting Patients during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation? Review of a Complex Problem
Improvements to the ECMO process have resulted in its increased utilisation.
Evaluation of Coagulation Factors and Platelet Function from an Off-Line Modified Ultrafiltration Technique for Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Blood Recovery
This study evaluated the off-line MUF process of the Hemobag (HB, Global Blood Resources, Somers, CT, USA) to quantitate coagulation factor levels
In Vitro Clearance of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
An in vitro study was conducted to determine: (1) changes in intravenous acetaminophen levels over time and (2) changes in concentration observed between different sites of the ECMO circuit.