A Prospective Observational Study to Compare Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery with Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Basis of EuroSCORE
The aim of this prospective observational study was to compare the mortality and morbidity between OPCAB and conventional CABG in three major preoperative groups as assessed by EuroSCORE.
Storage Time of Allogeneic Red Blood Cells is Associated With Risk of Severe Postoperative Infection After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
We therefore examined the association between the age of transfused RBCs and development of severe postoperative infection following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in a large population-based cohort study.
Venous Obstruction and Cerebral Perfusion During Experimental Cardiopulmonary Bypass
To investigate the effects on cerebral perfusion by experimental venous congestion of the superior vena cava (SVC) during bicaval cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) at 34 degrees C, pigs were subjected to SVC obstruction at levels of 75%, 50%, 25% and 0% of baseline SVC flow at two arterial flow levels (low, LQ, high, HQ).
Evaluation of the Quadrox-I Neonatal Oxygenator with an Integrated Arterial Filter
This study investigated the new QUADROX-i Neonatal Oxygenator (D-72145, Maquet, Hirrlingen, Germany) with an integrated arterial filter in terms of the hemodynamic properties and ability to clear GME in response to hypothermic versus normothermic conditions, open versus closed arterial filter purge line, and varying flow rates in a simulated CPB circuit identical to that of the clinical setting.
Comparing the Effects of 5% Albumin and 6% Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 on Coagulation and Inflammatory Response When Used as Priming Solutions for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This prospective, randomized and controlled trial compares the use of human albumin (HA) and hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 in the priming solution for a non-biocompatible cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit.
The Role of Registries in Cardiovascular Perfusion (Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the role of data registries in cardiovascular perfusion (38 minutes).
Mechanical Circulatory Support Trends (Video)
Dr. Alexis Shaffi from the Cleveland Clinical discusses current trends in mechanical circulatory support (30 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in an MCS Program (Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the role of the perfusionist in an MCS program (55 minutes).
Advanced Perfusion Techniques for Ventilatory Failure & Lung Transplantation (Video)
Stephen Harwood from Toronto discusses advanced perfusion techniques for ventilatory failure and lung transplantation (48 minutes).
GME and CPB: Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Clinical Practice (Video)
Bob Groom discusses bridging the gap between evidence and clinical practice on the topic of GME (40 minutes).
Crystalloids and Colloids: Look Before You Leap (Video)
Gerard Meyers discusses current trends with volume replacement therapy in cardiac surgery (49 minutes).
PBMT Review Course 2010 (Video CME)
International Board of Blood Management PBMT Review Couse 2010 (230 minutes / 10 question quiz). The ABCP has awarded 4.6 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.