Ischemia-Modified Albumin and Adenosine Plasma Concentrations are associated with Severe Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Adenosine plasma concentration and IMA concentration are associated with postoperative severe SIRS after CPB.
Cold Agglutinins in Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Cold agglutinins (CA) are circulating autoantibodies present in most humans.
Update: IV Fluid Shortage
FDA is aware of the shortage situation for intravenous (IV) solutions, particularly 0.9% sodium chloride injection (i.e., saline)
Calcium gluconate 10 percent Injections by Rx Formulations: Recall – Microbial Contamination
FDA notified healthcare professionals to follow up with patients who received calcium gluconate 10% injections made by Rx Formulations, Mesa, Ariz., between Nov. 7 and Dec. 11, 2013.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Inflammation and How to Defy it: Focus on Pharmacological Interventions
One of the main untoward effects of CPB is systemic inflammation
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Induces Recruitment of Bone Marrow-Derived Leukocytes to the Lungs in Monkeys
CPB accelerated the release of PMNs and monocytes from the BM
Brain Emboli Distribution and Differentiation during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of the present study was to characterize the occurrence of cerebral microembolism
Association of Plasma Dilution with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Associated Bleeding and Morbidity
Patient morbidity and likelihood of transfusion were associated with calculated plasma protein concentrations below 45% of baseline.
Surgical Approach to Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation: Should We Be More Aggressive?
surgical repair for FTR appears to be underutilized.
Modern Temperature Management in Aortic Arch Surgery: The Dilemma of Moderate Hypothermia
Trading effective neuroprotection and excellent outcomes for the risk of prolonged 'warm' distal ischaemia might constitute a significant step back
Healthcare Failure Mode Effect Analysis of a Miniaturized Extracorporeal Bypass Circuit
The technique of hFMEA is a valuable tool in evaluating the use of high-risk apparatus
Blood Conservation Strategies in Cardiac Surgery: More is Better
Recent data show that up to 50% of heart procedures require blood transfusion, which can have adverse long- and short-term outcomes for the patient. This led to the updated 2011 Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS)/Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) guidelines in an attempt to adopt more effective blood conservation techniques.