Impact of Blood Product Transfusion on Short and Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery: More Evidence
This study suggests that blood or blood product transfusion during or after cardiac surgery is associated with increased short-term and long-term mortality.
Postoperative Costs Associated With Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation: Role of Antithrombin Levels
To study the impact on postoperative costs of a patient's antithrombin levels associated with outcomes after cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation.
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Jehovah’s Witness
We successfully performed the thoracic and cardiovascular operations on Jehovah's Witnesses, including emergency cases, safely without blood transfusion.
A New Phosphorylcholine-Coated Polymethylpentene Oxygenator for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Preliminary Experience
Phosphorylcholine coating has a major role in the improvement of biocompatibility, durability and antihrombogenicity of the circuit for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Blood Transfusion During Heart Surgery. A Retrospective Nested Case-Control Study
In this cohort of patients, intraoperative transfusion might independently predict higher risk of early acute kidney damage, prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation, and a need for haemodynamic support, and reduced short term survival (adjusted OR for mortality: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.19-1.42), and longer hospital stays (4 days longer).
Early Restoration of Atrial Contractility After New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization
Short-term anticoagulation may be sufficient for the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients who underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and experienced new-onset AF because right and left atrial contractility was restored early after sinus conversion.
Continuous In-Line Blood Gas Monitoring: CON (EP Video)
Timothy Dickinson discusses the cons of continuous In-Line blood gas monitoring (9:16 minutes).
Continuous In-Line Blood Gas Monitoring: PRO (EP Video)
Bob Groom weighs in on the positive aspects of continuous in-line blood gas monitoring (12:19 minutes).
Perfusion Guidelines: Neurological, Temperature, Renal, Inflammation (EP Video)
Dr. Robert Baker and David Fitzgerald discusses current evidence-based perfusion guidelines on a few different subjects (78:10 minutes).
Microparticles from Stored Red Blood Cells Activate Neutrophils and Cause Lung Injury after Hemorrhage and Resuscitation
The presence of MPs in stored units can be associated with adverse effects, including lung injury, after transfusion.
A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Allocation of Freshest Available Red Blood Cells versus Standard Care in Critically Ill Patients
We aimed to evaluate in intensive care unit (ICU) patients 1) the feasibility of allocating freshest available compatible RBCs versus standard care and 2) the suitability of this approach in the design of a large randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Use of Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Excessive Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery
Administration of low-dose of PCC significantly decreased postoperative bleeding after CPB.