Three-Dimensional Printing in Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology: A Single-Centre Experience
Between the years 2006 and 2013, we fabricated 3D printing models using preoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging data in paediatric and adult cardiac surgery, as well as interventional cardiology.
Evaluation of Electronic Cigarette Liquids and Aerosol for the Presence of Selected Inhalation Toxins
The purpose of this study was to evaluate sweet-flavoured electronic cigarette (EC) liquids for the presence of diacetyl (DA) and acetyl propionyl (AP), which are chemicals approved for food use but are associated with respiratory disease when inhaled.
Real-Time Data Acquisition and Alerts May Reduce Reaction Time and Improve Perfusionist Performance During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Delayed perfusionist identification and reaction to abnormal clinical situations has been reported to contribute to increased mortality and morbidity
Real-Time Data Acquisition and Alerts May Reduce Reaction Time and Improve Perfusionist Performance During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Delayed perfusionist identification and reaction to abnormal clinical situations has been reported to contribute to increased mortality and morbidity
Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined with Decalcified Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft for the Treatment of Noncontained Human Intrabony Periodontal Defects: A Randomized Controlled Split-Mouth Stud
The aim of the present randomized split-mouth clinical trial was to compare plateletrich plasma (PRP) combined with a demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) to DFDBA with a saline solution in the treatment of noncontained human periodontal intrabony defects.
Veno-Venous ECMO: A Synopsis of Nine Key Potential Challenges, Considerations, and Controversies
We outline a number of points related to ECMO, particularly regarding cannulation, pump/oxygenator design, anticoagulation, and intravascular fluid management of patients.
Trends in Aortic Clamp Use During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Effect of Aortic Clamping Strategies on Neurologic Outcomes
The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of different clamping strategies during coronary artery bypass grafting on the incidence of postoperative stroke.
Prolonged Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without Anticoagulation: A Case of Goodpasture Syndrome-Related Pulmonary Haemorrhage
We present a 16-year-old male with severe acute respiratory and renal failure as a result of Goodpasture syndrome, requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for pulmonary hemorrhage.
Dexamethasone Levels Predict Cortisol Response after Infant Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We hypothesized that postoperative dexamethasone drug levels are highly variable, and that the infant stress response is related inversely to the amount of dexamethasone measured in the blood.
The Efficacy of Caudal Dexmedetomidine on Stress Response and Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
We studied efficacy of caudal dexmedetomidine (DEX) on attenuation of perioperative stress response and postoperative pain in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Effect of Pre-Bypass Methylprednisolone on Post-Operative Renal Function Following Correction of Atrial Septal Defect Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of pre-bypass and post-bypass methylprednisolone on postoperative renal function after correction of ASD under CPB.
The Inflammatory Response to Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Should Steroid Prophylaxis be Routine
In adult cardiac surgery with CPB, steroids have been rigorously evaluated in multiple randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses.