Healthcare Heroes Heart-to-Heart Mission (Video)
John Biffar documents Dr. Pascotto's Heart-to-Heart cardiac surgey mission in the Dominican Republic.
Heparin, Protamine, Aminocaproic Acid, and Aprotinin: Old Problems, New Data
Dr. John Butterworth discussed problems and concerns associated with the use of heparin, protamine, Amicar, and aprotinin in cardiac surgery.
Systemic Inflammation After On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery: A One-Month Follow-Up
This study sought to assess inflammation activation in the follow-up (up to one month) of coronary bypass surgery performed both on- (CABG) and off-pump (OPCAB).
Effects of Extreme Hemodilution during Cardiac Surgery on Cognitive Function in the Elderly
Because there is uncertainty regarding the impact of hemodilution on perioperative organ function, the authors hypothesized that extreme hemodilution during cardiac surgery would increase the frequency and severity of postoperative neurocognitive deficits.
Evaluation of a BED-SIDE Platelet Function Assay: Performance and Clinical Utility
Here we describe a practical, rapid and user-friendly whole blood platelet function assay that has been developed for use in bed-side settings.
Cardioplegia and Diazoxide Modulate STAT3 Activation and DNA Binding
To investigate this hypothesis, we examined the effects of DSA and DSA+DZX cardioplegia on STAT1/3 phosphorylation and DNA binding in the in situ blood perfused pig heart model.
Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Latissimus Dorsi Myofascia With Blood Vessel on Vascularization of Tissue Engineered Bone in Dogs
To study the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and latissimus dorsi myofascia with blood vessel on vascularization of tissue engineered bone in dogs.
Novel Approach of Treating Perioperative and Postoperative Shed Blood: The Use of the CardioPat (Video)
Ty Walker discusses the new CardioPat device and its potential benefits in peri-operative and post-operative blood management.
A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial of Transfusion Requirements in Critical Care
To determine whether a restrictive strategy of red-cell transfusion and a liberal strategy produced equivalent results in critically ill patients, we compared the rates of death from all causes at 30 days and the severity of organ dysfunction.
The Use of the Invox for Tracking Events in Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Christopher F. Tirotta discusses the use of the Somantics Invos Cerebral Oximeter in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Blood Management Issues and Opportunities
Timothy Hannon discuss current trends in blood management and future opportunities in this growing field. The ABCP has awarded 1.8 Category I CEU credits.
Perioperative Blood Management – A Long Time Coming (Video)
Ty Walker, a perfusionist and expert in blood management, discusses AmSECT's perioperative blood management initiatives.