Ethical Considerations for Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Significant advances have been made in extracorporeal life support, which has resulted in the increased use of post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Retrospective studies have contributed to the ongoing evolution of selection criteria for post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Expanding the Availability of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A healthy 14-year-old presented to an emergency department in Alaska, complaining of shortness of breath, chest pain, and 72 hours of malaise and headache.
High Mortality Associated with Intracardiac and Intrapulmonary Thromboses after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this retrospective review, we attempt to identify risk factors and propose possible mechanisms of thromboses after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Formation of Intracardiac Thrombus During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Despite Full Heparinization and Adequate Activated Clotting Time: A Case Report
This case alerts the anesthesiologists of possible thrombus formation despite full heparinization during cardiac surgery and the importance of a comprehensive echocardiography examination.
High Mortality Associated with Intracardiac and Intrapulmonary Thromboses after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this retrospective review, we attempt to identify risk factors and propose possible mechanisms of thromboses after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Activated Coagulation Time
All these observations suggest that failure to achieve an adequate ACT is, in general, not an indicator of AT deficiency but could be affected by high platelet counts and low hemoglobin levels.
Influence of Hemodynamic Variations on the Pharmacokinetics of Landiolol in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
We investigated the influence of hemodynamic variation and the following hepatocirculatory changes after systemic heparinization on the pharmacokinetics of landiolol in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass.
High Mortality Associated with Intracardiac and Intrapulmonary Thromboses after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this retrospective review, we attempt to identify risk factors and propose possible mechanisms of thromboses after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
In Vivo Uptake and Elimination of Isoflurane by Different Membrane Oxygenators During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The uptake of isoflurane into blood via PMP oxygenators during CPB is severely limited. This should be taken into consideration in cases using such devices.
The Effect of Diprivan (Propofol) on Phosphorylcholine Surfaces During Cardiopulmonary Bypass–An In Vitro Investigation
Results indicate that phosphorylcholine coating does not prevent the adsorption of propofol during extracorporeal circulation and the oxygenator's gas exchange ability is not affected by prolonged exposure to an extreme dose of the medication during high flow extracorporeal circulation.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Case Report
This article briefly outlines the historical evolution of cardiac surgery that led to the development of the technology necessary to perform off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB).
Monitoring Oxygenator Expiratory Isoflurane Concentrations and the Bispectral Index to Guide Isoflurane Requirements During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Isoflurane requirements are reduced during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. Monitoring anesthetic concentrations in the oxygenator expiratory gas may be a useful adjunct to monitoring the depth of anesthesia.