Use of Bone Graft Substitutes Containing Recombinant Proteins or Synthetic Peptides in Patients under Age 18
Use of Bone Graft Substitutes Containing Recombinant Proteins or Synthetic Peptides in Patients under Age 18
Combination of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review
We conducted a review to assess the feasibility, efficacy and safety of the combination of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)T and to illustrate the indications and methodology of providing renal replacement therapy during the ECMO procedure.
Extracorporeal Life Support for Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Report of a Consensus Conference
A Consensus Conference was held in December 2013 and a jury of 13 members wrote 65 recommendations to answer the five following questions regarding the place of extracorporeal life support for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: 1) What are the available techniques?; 2) Which patients could benefit from extracorporeal life support?; 3) How to perform extracorporeal life support?; 4) How and when to stop extracorporeal life support?; 5) Which organization should be recommended?
Platelet-Rich Plasma Guided Injections: Clinical Application in Peripheral Neuropathies
We have reviewed the literature concerning the clinical application of PRP in peripheral neuropathies and investigated if there is strong evidence to establish the use of PRP in clinical practice as a therapeutic option.
Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Vascular Ulcers in Primary Care: Phase III Study
The objectives of this study are to assess the potential efficacy and safety of autologous platelet rich plasma for the treatment of venous ulcers compared to the conventional treatment (moist wound care) in primary care patients with chronic venous insufficiency (C, clinical class, E, etiology, A, anatomy and P, pathophysiology classification C6).
Arthroscopic Double Row Cuff Repair with Suture-Bridging and Autologous Conditioned Plasma Injection: Functional and Structural Results
The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of autologous conditioned plasma(ACP) on functional results and on the rate of iterative tears after rotator cuff repair (RCR) by suture bridging.
Bridge to Lung Transplantation and Rescue Post-Transplant: The Expanding Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Through this review, we will address the various aspects related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO use as a bridge to lung transplantation as well as a rescue post-transplant in the treatment of primary graft dysfunction (PGD).
Thoratec CentriMag for Temporary Treatment of Refractory Cardiogenic Shock or Severe Cardiopulmonary Insufficiency: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate effect of CentriMag heart pump (Thoratec Corporation) as temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) and part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system on outcomes in patients with cardiac or cardiac-respiratory failure.
Blood Glucose Management in the Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Review
We discuss our own efforts to improve glycemic management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery at our institution, including keys to success, results of implementation, and patient safety concerns.
Surgical Management of Dissecting Aneurysm; The Use of a Simplified Bypass
The alarming mortality in cases of dissecting aneurysm of the aorta has stimulated the development of a surgical technique which results in re-entry of the dissecting channel.
Comparison of Three Point-of-Care Testing Devices to Detect Hemostatic Changes in Adult Elective Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of the TEG, RoTEM and Sonoclot instruments to detect changes in hemostasis in elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and to investigate possible correlations between variables from these three instruments and routine hematological coagulation tests.
Application of Veno-Arterial-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Differential Hypoxia
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) through the femoral vein and artery may cause differential hypoxia, i.e., lower PaO2 in the upper body than in the lower body, because of normal cardiac output with severe impairment of pulmonary function.