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Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) procedures can avoid the complications of an on-pump bypass. However, some cases unexpectedly require conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during OPCABG. The risk factors associated with a sudden need for cardiopulmonary bypass were analyzed.
Incidence and Outcome of Anaphylaxis in Cardiac Surgical Patients
As all patients survived, our results provide preliminary support for proceeding with surgery although we cannot speculate on the likely outcomes of patients who were postponed, had their surgery proceeded. Based on our data, the incidence of anaphylaxis in cardiac surgical patients may be 10–20 times higher than in the general surgical population.
The Future of the Perfusion Record: Automated Data Collection vs. Manual Recording
This study highlights the limitation of spot recording of perfusion events in the overall record keeping for perfusion management.
