Evaluation of the Doppler Technique for Fat Emboli Detection in an Experimental Flow Model
This study aimed to investigate the possibility to detect fat emboli by a Doppler technique.
Extracorporeal Tubing in the Roller Pump Raceway: Physical Changes and Particulate Generation
This study evaluates the time course of particle loss. Three segments of 1/2" ID tubing run in the raceway for 30-minute, 1-hour, or 2-hour.
Use of Warm Priming Solution in Open Heart Surgery: Its Effects on Hemodynamics and Acute Inflammation
In this study, for the first time in the literature, we compared the effects of priming solutions at 20 degrees C and 36 degrees C on acute inflammatory markers and hemodynamic parameters.
ICU Outcomes in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients in Relation to Ultrafiltration Type
The objective of this study was to evaluate if MUF alone, or combined with CUF, could achieve greater fluid removal and contribute to better postoperative clinical outcomes.
Ascending and Transverse Aortic Arch Repair: The Impact of Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion
The benefit of retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) with profound hypothermic circulatory arrest has been subject to much debate. We examined our experience with ascending and transverse arch repairs to determine the impact of retrograde cerebral perfusion on stroke and mortality.
Results & Discussion From the 2008 Cerebral Oximetry Survey
This survey was conducted in order to assess the status of cerebral oximetry in the United States. Specifically, we wanted to develop clear understanding of the perfusionists role in cerebral oximetry monitoring and determine whether or not cerebral oxygen saturation monitoring changes the way perfusionists practice.
Acute Lung Injury Following Blood Transfusion: Expanding the Definition
The management of both the classic and delayed transfusion-related acute lung injury syndromes is essentially supportive.
Editorial: Regulator Says Hospitals Need Strict Heparin Rules
A regulatory group told hospitals Wednesday to adopt strict measures to prevent errors involving blood thinners including heparin — mistakes that have been made nearly 60,000 times and led to dozens of deaths in recent years.
Cold Hard Facts – A Case Report (Video)
Ty Walker presents a video case report on a patient with cold agglutins and miscommunication revolving around this diagnosis.
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
Dr. James Lonquist provides us with a video presentation on the current status of TMR. The ABCP has awarded 1.2 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.
Pulse Pressure and Risk of Adverse Outcome in Coronary Bypass Surgery
Among ambulatory patients, an increase in pulse pressure (PP) is a well-established determinant of vascular risk. The relationship of PP and acute perioperative vascular outcome among patients having coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is less well known