The Relationship Between Fibrinogen Levels After Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Large Volume Red Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Study
The relationship between post-CPB fibrinogen levels and large volume red cell transfusion was explored in this study.
Processed Residual Pump Blood in Cardiac Surgery: The Processed Residual Blood in Cardiac Surgery Trial
This study seeks to establish if processing residual CPB volume with ultrafiltration reduces homologous blood transfusion and bleeding.
Diagnosis and Management of Primary Aldosteronism: An Updated Review
Utilizing a physician-centered approach, we intend to provide up-dated information on the etiology, diagnosis, and the management of Primary Aldosteronism.
Zero Balance Ultrafiltration for the Correction of Acute Acidosis after a Period of Prolonged Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Our case illustrates that Z-BUF offers a valuable option for the correction of severe electrolyte and acid-base disturbances in adults undergoingcardiac surgery.
Blood Transfusion and Infection after Cardiac Surgery
This study characterizes the relationship between transfusion and risk of major infection after cardiac surgery.
Novel Ultrafiltration Technique for Blood Conservation in Cardiac Operations
The performance characteristics and clinical outcome of a novel hemoconcentrator, the HemoSep (Brightwake, Nottingham, United Kingdom), for reusing salvaged blood postoperatively were evaluated.
The Effect of Normovolemic Modified Ultrafiltration on Inflammatory Mediators, Endotoxins, Terminal Complement Complexes and Clinical Outcome in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients
The clinical benefit of normovolemic modified ultrafiltration (N-MUF) after cardiac surgery is still debated. As we have shown in a previous publication, there is a significant improvement in platelet function, so we were interested in whether ultrafiltration can reduce plasma levels of endotoxins, terminal complement complexes and cytokines after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in adults with increased risk profiles.
Evaluation of Coagulation Factors and Platelet Function from an Off-Line Modified Ultrafiltration Technique for Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Blood Recovery
This study evaluated the off-line MUFprocess of the Hemobag (HB, Global Blood Resources, Somers, CT, USA) to quantitate coagulation factor levels, platelet (PLT) count and function in one facility and cellular growth factor concentrations of the final product that were transfused to the patient in another facility
The Effect of Oxygen Administration on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation after Stellate Ganglion Block on the Non-Blocked Side
This study examined the influence of administration of oxygen via nasal cannula after SGB on regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) of the non-blocked and blocked sides using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
MECC Circuits Should be Utilized for all Adult CPB Procedures (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald debates in favor of the use of MECC Circuits for adult CPB procedures (16:05 minutes).
MECC Circuits Should NOT be Utilized for all Adult CPB Procedures (EP Video)
James Reagor debates against the routine use of MECC circuits for adult CPB (06:10 minutes).
Modified Ultrafiltration (MUF) Should NOT be Used in Adult CPB (EP Video)
Jeff Riley debates against the use routine of modified ultrafiltration during CPB (14:07 minutes).