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.
Storage Time of Red Blood Cells and Mortality of Transfusion Recipients
Storage of red cells and the associated storage lesion have been suggested to contribute to adverse clinical outcomes.
The Age of Transfused Blood Predicts Hematocrit Response Among Critically Ill Surgical Patients
The age of blood should be considered before transfusion of surgical patients with intensive care unit anemia.
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 Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of Hemodynamic Support With Impella 2.5 Versus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The PROTECT II Study
Percutaneous coronary intervention with hemodynamic support may be feasible for these patients. Currently, there is no systematic comparative evaluation of hemodynamic support devices for this indication.
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.