Detection of Optimal PEEP for Equal Distribution of Tidal Volume by Volumetric Capnography and Electrical Impedance Tomography During Decreasing Levels of PEEP in Post Cardiac-Surgery Patients
In this study we aimed to compare the ability of volumetric capnography and electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in detecting homogenous ventilation for prevention of ventilator-induced lung injury In postoperative cardiac patients.
Perioperative Ventilatory Management in Cardiac Surgery: A French Nationwide Survey
Protective ventilation is associated with a lower incidence of pulmonary complications. However
The Safety and Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Sedation in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
In this study we hypothesized that routine use of dexmedetomidine allows early extubation in cardiac surgery patients.
Pre-Treatment Before Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Improves Post-Operative Outcomes in Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of different chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stages, as defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) spirometric criteria, on the early surgical outcomes in patients undergoing primary isolated non-emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Bivalirudin for Alternative Anticoagulation in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers therapeutic options in refractory respiratory and/or cardiac failure. Systemic anticoagulation with heparin is routinely administered. However, in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or heparin resistance, the direct thrombin inhibitor bivalirudin is a valid option and has been increasingly used for ECMO anticoagulation. We aimed at evaluating its safety and its optimal dosing for ECMO.
Protamine Reduces Bleeding Complications without Increasing the Risk of Stroke after Carotid Endarterectomy: A Meta-analysis
The aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of heparin reversal with protamine after completion of carotid endarterectomy (CEA), summarising the available data from both randomised and non-randomised studies.
Role of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
Hemodynamic deterioration during positioning of the heart has been the most critical complication of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. Pre-operative use of intra-aortic balloon pump has been shown to prevent this complication in high risk patients. The role of balloon pump in high risk patients has been questioned by our group. We modified the role of balloon pump in our patients, thus avoiding the conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass.
Sevoflurane and Isoflurane – Pharmacokinetics, Hemodynamic Stability and Cardioprotective Effects during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profiles of sevoflurane and isoflurane during the use of a minimized extracorporal circulation to perform coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Adding Emulsified Isoflurane to Cardioplegia Solution Produces Cardiac Protection in a Dog Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model
This study investigated whether caridoplegia solution with Emulsified Isoflurane (EI) could improve cardiaoprotection in a dog CPB model of great similarity to clinical settings.
Efficacy of sutureless aortic valves in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: an evolution of the srugical techniques.
Sutureless aortic valve prostheses have the potential of shortening surgical time, but if this results in improved clinical outcome remains to be determined. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of patients undergoing conventional vs minimally invasive AVR, with either a stented or sutureless bioprosthesis.
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Treated By Veno-Arterial Ecmo; Prognostic Role Of Lactate
Refractory cardiogenic shock is characterized by severe hemodynamic instability with high mortality rate. In most critical patients extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the only therapy available nowadays that gives a possibility to survive.On these bases we investigated the use of percutaneous veno-arterial ECMO as treatment for cardiogenic shock in our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and tried to define prognostic factors.
A SupraInstitutional Network for Remote Extracorporeal Life Support : A Retrospective Cohort Study
The study sought to evaluate patient outcome within the Düsseldorf Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Network, a suprainstitutional network for rapid-response remote ECLS and to define survival-based predictors.