Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Review of a Lifesaving Technology
In this article we will provide a review of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) development, clinical indications, patients' management, options and cannulations techniques, complications, outcomes, and the appropriate strategy of organ management while on ECMO.
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning and Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery
We conducted a multicenter, sham-controlled trial involving adults at increased surgical risk who were undergoing on-pump CABG (with or without valve surgery) with blood cardioplegia.
Successful Use of Therapeutic Hypothermia in a Pregnant Patient
Pregnant women are not immune to cardiac arrest, and the treatment of such patients can be difficult. Pregnancy is a relative contraindication to the use of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest.
New Requirements for an Individualized Quality Control Plan option for JCAHO Accredited Laboratories (EP Video)
James Halbleib discusses new requirements for IQCP option for clinical laboratories effective Jan. 1, 2016 (22:28 minutes).
Risk Factors Associated with Intracranial Hemorrhage in Neonates with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension on ECMO
ECMO is a highly invasive and risky procedure with devastating complications such as intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). In this study, we aimed to determine the risk factors for ICH in infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN).
Platelet Growth Factors from Allogeneic Platelet-Rich Plasma for Clinical Improvement in Split-Thickness Skin Graft
This preliminary study was carried out to explore whether platelet growth factors from platelet rich plasma could be used for enhancement of split thickness skin graft survival.
New Requirements for an Individualized Quality Control Plan option for JCAHO Accredited Laboratories (EP Video)
James Halbleib discusses new requirements for IQCP option for clinical laboratories effective Jan. 1, 2016 (22:28 minutes).
Comparison of Local Injection of Platelet Rich Plasma and Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of Humerus
This study was conducted with an aim to compare the efficacy of PRP versus methyl-prednisolone local injection in patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Technical Complications During Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Their Relevance Predicting a System-Exchange–Retrospective Analysis of 265 Cases
Technical complications are a known hazard in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO). Identifying these complications and predictive factors indicating a developing system-exchange was the goal of the study.
Acute Left Main Dissection: An Unusual Journey to Recovery (EP Video)
Dale Ruby presents a case report on 46 white female presented to the cardiac cath lab for an elective PCI. The patient had triple vessel disease with well-preserved left ventricular function. The culprit lesion in the proximal left anterior descending artery was scheduled to be stented.
Successful Treatment of Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning & Refractory Shock Utilizing Cardiohelp ECMO (EP Video)
We present a patient who developed multi-organ failure associated with CO poisoning, and who was successfully supported with veno-arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (16:35 minutes).
Acute Left Main Dissection: An Unusual Journey to Recovery (EP Video)
Dale Ruby presents a case report on 46 white female presented to the cardiac cath lab for an elective PCI. The patient had triple vessel disease with well-preserved left ventricular function. The culprit lesion in the proximal left anterior descending artery was scheduled to be stented.