Gravity Separation of Pericardial Fat in Cardiotomy Suction Blood: An In Vitro Model
This study will examine the efficacy of a separation technique in which the cardiotomy suction blood is stored in a cardiotomy reservoir for various time intervals to allow spontaneous separation of fat from blood by density.
Th Role of Platelet Growth Factors in Tendinopathy: Hype or Reality (Video)
Dr. Peter Everts discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy in tendinopathy applications (50 minutes).
Trends and Emerging Technologies in Extracorporeal Life Support: Results of the 2006 ECLS Survey
This article presents our 2006 ECLS survey results and discusses emerging technologies and management topics new to the ECLS arena.
Survival in the Cardiac OR: 14 Keys to Success (Video)
Brian O'Conner shares his experiences on how to survive and thrive in the cardiac OR setting (49 minutes).
Air Handling in Cardiac Surgery: New Concepts in an Old Problem (Video)
Serdar Gunaydin and Kevin McCusker discuss the topc of air handling in cardiac surgery including recent developments in new technology (49 minutes).
Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass: From Enthusiasm to Reason (Video)
Serdar Gunaydin and Kevin McCusker discuss recent advancements in miniturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and their practical applications in cardiac surgery (34 minutes).
Wound Care Management Treatment Options (Video)
Peter Everts discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy in the wound care environment (50 minutes).
Electronic Perfusion Records – Now You Have No Choice (Video)
Aaron Hill discusses the past, present and future of electronic perfusion records (36 minute video).
Evaluation of Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration for the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock in Conjunction With Acute Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of our observational study was to evaluate the impact of CVVH strategy on ARF in conjunction with cardiogenic shock after cardiac surgery and on its well-known associated poor outcome.
Nesiritide Enhances Myocardial Protection during the Revascularization of Acutely Ischemic Myocardium
This study was, therefore, undertaken to determine whether nesiritide alone could enhance myocardial protection when given intraoperatively in a porcine model simulating urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Brain Preservation With Selective Cerebral Perfusion for Operations Requiring Circulatory Arrest: Protection at 25 Degrees C is Similar to 18 Degrees C With Shorter Operating Times
A microdialysis probe placed into the cerebral cortex had samples collected every 15min. Animals were recovered for 4h after separation from CPB. All data are presented as mean+/-standard deviation (SD; p<0.05, significant).
Predictors of Packed Red Cell Transfusion After Isolated Primary Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – The Experience of a Single Cardiac Center: A Prospective Observational Study
The aim of this prospective observational study is to identify perioperative patient characteristics predicting the need for allogeneic packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion in isolated primary coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) operations.