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.
Influence of Red Blood Cell Storage Time on Clinical Course and Cytokine Profile in Septic Shock Patients
The present study investigates the effects of red blood cell storage time on the clinical course and hemodynamic and laboratory parameters in patients with septic shock.
Current Ultrafiltration Techniques Before, During and After Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
The present review attempts to restate these ultrafiltration circuitries, application methods, end-points, and clinical impacts.
Safety Advantage of Modified Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery for Pediatric Patients
This report assesses the safety and benefit of this modified procedure by comparing three procedures: the modified MICS (group A), conventional MICS (group B), and traditional open heart surgery (group C).
A Randomized Study of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Performed with the Resting Heart™ System Utilizing a Low vs a Standard Dosage of Heparin
This study aimed at evaluating the effects of reduced doses of heparin and protamine on the patient outcome, using a heparin-coated mini-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system.
Lactate Clearance Time and Concentration Linked to Morbidity and Death in Cardiac Surgical Patients
This study examined the association between early plasma lactate concentrations and outcome after cardiac operations.