Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation at 3 Years
Our objective was to analyze the results of transapical aortic valve implantation in high-risk patients with aortic stenosis at up to 3 years after the procedure.
Intra-operative Conversion is a Cause of Masked Mortality in Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass: A Meta-Analysis
Coronary artery bypass surgery can offer excellent results when performed with cardiopulmonary bypass (on pump) or without cardiopulmonary bypass (off pump).
Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel to Reduce Donor-site Morbidity After Patellar Tendon Graft Harvesting for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study
To evaluate whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP), due to its anti-inflammatory properties and capacity to stimulate tissue regeneration, was able to reduce the anterior knee pain, the kneeling pain, and donor-site morbidity, as evidenced by evaluation of VISA and VAS scoring scales and MRI analysis of the tendon and bone defect, we performed a clinical randomized controlled study where PRP gel was applied to donor site after ACL reconstruction with BPTB.
A Simple Clinical Model for Planning Transfusion Quantities in Heart Surgery
The aim of this study was to identify preoperative and intraoperative risk factors for transfusion and create a reliable model for planning transfusion quantities in heart surgery procedures.
Newborn is First to Use Artificial Lung
A newborn baby from Michigan is being kept alive at St. Louis Children’s Hospital with an artificial lung, the first time such a device has been used as a bridge to transplant for a child this small.
Morbidity of Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery: Is it Blood Transfusion, Reoperation for Bleeding, or Both?
We sought to determine prevalence of and risk factors for reoperation for bleeding, separate the effect of reoperation from that of transfusion on hospital mortality and major morbidity, and identify the source of bleeding.
Platelet Transfusion Associated with Acute Lung Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Transfusion-related acute lung injury is a potentially fatal complication of blood and plasma transfusion; however, the incidence relating to platelet use in cardiac surgery is uncommon.
Postoperative Complications Associated with Transfusion of Platelets and Plasma in Cardiac Surgery
After adjusting for confounding factors, plasma units and not RBC transfusions were associated with all-cause mortality. White blood cell (WBC)-containing RBC transfusions and PLT transfusions were associated with mortality occurring in the presence of or after infections.
Impact of Bleeding-related Complications and/or Blood Product Transfusions on Hospital Costs in Inpatient Surgical Patients
This study examines the incidence and costs of bleeding-related complications and/or blood product transfusions occurring as a consequence of surgery in various inpatient surgical cohorts.
Safety, Techniques and Simulation (CME Video)
The is a video CME module from the Mechaisms 2011 Perfusion Conference (220 minutes). The ABCP has awarded 4.4 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.
Clinical Evaluation of Air Handling in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Do We Really Need Arterial Filter in Neonatal and Infant Surgery? (EP Video)
Dr. Gunaydin discusses air handling in pediatric cardiac surgery (26:09 minutes).
OR Safety: A Primer for the Pump (EP Video)
Dr. Michael Appel discusses poperating room safety strategies for perfusionists (52:08 minutes).