Core and Skin Surface Temperature Course After Normothermic and Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Impact on Extubation Time
The aim of this prospective study was to test the hypothesis that changes in core and skin surface temperature are related to extubation time in patients following normothermic and hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass.
International Perfusion Journal Vol. 2 No. 5
Table of Contents: 1. Editorial “Hot Button Issues”2. “Voices From the Past”, LeRoy Ferris LeRoy discusses the early years of […]
Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Complex Cardiac Surgery using Bivalirudin Anticoagulation in a Patient with Heparin Antibodies
We report the successful use of bivalirudin in a patient who underwent complex cardiac surgery.
Updated AABB Circular of Information on Blood product Administration in Humans
This circular was prepared jointly by AABB, America’s Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross, and is recognized as acceptable by the […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma (Platelet Gel) in Secondary Alveoloplasty in Cleft Patients
The objective of this preliminary study is presenting our experience with the use of PRP in the reconstruction of the alveolar congenital defects of cleft patients.
Monitoring Cerebral Oxygen Saturation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: The Relationships With Body Temperature and Perfusion Rate
Our group develops a NIRS oximeter to monitor regional cerebral oxygenation especially its oxygen saturation (rScO(2)).
Heparin Resistance and Increased Platelet Activation in Coronary Surgery Patients Treated With Enoxaparin Preoperatively
The aim of this study was to explore and describe the perioperative hemostatic process in patients with unstable coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Influence of Platelet-Rich Plasma on a Bioglass and Autogenous Bone in Sinus Augmentation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of PRP on osseointegration following single-stage sinus augmentation in a randomized prospective animal study.
Tissue Oxygenation Response to Mild Hypercapnia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass With Constant Pump Output
We thus tested the hypothesis that increased cardiac output is the dominant mechanism.
Platelet Gel and Fibrin Sealant Reduce Allogeneic Blood Transfusions in Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of autologous platelet gel and fibrin sealant in unilateral TKA.
Transfusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated With Reduced Long-Term Survival
We examined the influence of PRBC transfusion and component therapy on long-term survival after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting after controlling for the effect of demographics, comorbidities, operative factors, and the early hazard for death.