Safe Management of Cesarean Section in a Patient of Eisenmenger Syndrome
We report our experience of a 29-year-old female with a complete atrio-ventricular septal defect leading to a single ventricle physiology and Eisenmenger syndrome.
A Survey on the use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Cardiac Surgery
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is an established tool in the management of cardiac dysfunction in cardiac surgery. The best timing for IABP weaning is unknown and varies greatly among cardiac centers.
Duration of Deep Hypothermia During Aortic Surgery and the Risk of Perioperative Blood Transfusion
The objective of the current study was to examine the relationship between the duration of deep hypothermia and perioperative bleeding.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: An Overview of QI
It is important for pediatric providers to be involved in quality improvement (QI) activities to improve children’s health outcomes.
A Novel Approach for Evaluating the Risk of Health Care Failure Modes
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) can be employed to reduce medical errors by identifying the risk ranking of the health care failure modes and taking priority action for safety improvement. The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel approach of data analysis.
The Role of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis in Showing the Benefits of Automation in the Blood Bank
Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is a risk management tool used by the manufacturing industry but now being applied in laboratories.
A Failure Mode Effect Analysis on Extracorporeal Circuits for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Although many refinements in perfusion methodology and devices have been made, extracorporeal circulation remains a contributor to neurological complications, bleeding coagulopathies, use of blood products, as well as systemic inflammatory response.
Developing a Benchmarking Process in Perfusion: A Report of the Perfusion Downunder Collaboration
The Perfusion Downunder Collaboration has established a multi-center perfusion focused database aimed at achieving these goals through the development of quantitative quality indicators for clinical improvement through benchmarking.
The Choice of the Intravenous Fluid Influences the Tolerance of Acute Normovolemic Anemia in Anesthetized Domestic Pigs
The choice of the intravenous fluid has an impact on the tolerance of acute normovolemic anemia induced by acellular volume replacement.
A Randomized Prospective Analysis of Alteration of Hemostatic Function in Patients Receiving Tranexamic Acid and Hydroxyethyl Starch (130/0.4) Undergoing Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Therefore, in this study we have assessed the effects of concomitant use of HES and TA.
A Case-Controlled Evaluation of the Medtronic Resting Heart System Compared with Conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The Medtronic Resting Heart System (RHS) is a heparin-coated, closed perfusion circuit.
Levosimendan versus an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Cardiac Patients
To test the hypothesis that levosimendan is more effective than intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support in cardiac surgical patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction to decrease cardiac troponin I levels (primary endpoint) and improve hemodynamics.