C-Reactive Protein and Procalcitonin after Congenital Heart Surgery Utilizing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: When Should We Be Worried?

Comparison of the Effects of Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Desflurane on Microcirculation in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

This investigation was performed to compare the effects of inhalation agents on microcirculation in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using orthogonal polarization spectral imaging.

In Vivo Comparison Study of FDA-Approved Surface-Modifying Additives and Poly-2-Methoxyethylacrylate Circuit Surfaces Coatings During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

The purpose of this double-blind prospective and randomized study was to examine the effects of surface-modifying additives (SMAs) and poly-2-methoxyethylacrylate (PMEA) circuits on platelet count, platelet function (Sonoclot), postoperative chest tube drainage volume, peri- and postoperative blood product use, extubation time, and intensive care time.