Ultrasound Destruction of Air Microemboli as a Novel Approach to Brain Protection in Cardiac Surgery
Ultrasound destruction of air emboli is a very efficient method to reduce number and size of emboli.
Low Serum Sodium Level during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Predicts Increased Risk of Postoperative Stroke after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
An average serum sodium level of less than 130 mEq/L during cardiopulmonary bypass is independently associated with an increased risk of postoperative stroke in patients who undergo primary coronary artery bypass grafting.
A New Device for Intraoperative Renal Blood Flow Measurement during Open-Heart Surgery: An Experimental Study and the Clinical Pilot Study
In conclusion, the RBF can be measured excellently in real time using the new catheter, even under cardiopulmonary bypass.
EFFECT OF ORAL HYGIENE AND 0.12% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE IN PREVENTING OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AFTER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Oral hygiene and mouth rinses with chlorhexidine under supervision of a dentist proved effective in reducing the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Mid-Term Angiographic Outcomes for Radial Artery versus Saphenous Vein in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Currently, saphenous vein (SV) and radial artery (RA) are the most commonly used conduits in combination with the left internal mammary artery for conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Aortic Outflow Cannula Tip Design and Orientation Impacts Cerebral Perfusion during Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
Altering the cannula tip to include a diffuser cone angle has been shown for the first time to have potential in ensuring a net positive outflow at the BCA.
An Original Versatile Nonocclusive Pressure-Regulated Blood Roller Pump for Extracorporeal Perfusion
This article aims to present the Rhône-Poulenc 06 nonocclusive pressure-regulated blood pump.
There Is No Benefit to Universal Carotid Artery Duplex Screening before a Major Cardiac Surgical Procedure
The majority of postoperative strokes after cardiac surgery are not related to extracranial carotid artery disease and they are not predicted by preoperative carotid artery duplex scan screening.
Splanchnic Oxygen Saturation Immediately After Weaning From Cardiopulmonary Bypass Can Predict Early Postoperative Outcomes in Children Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery
After weaning from CPB, splanchnic rSO2 may be superior to rSO2 measured from brain and kidney in predicting an increased requirement for vasoactive inotropic support, a prolonged mechanical ventilation, and a longer postoperative hospital stay for children.
Association of Plasma Dilution with Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Associated Bleeding and Morbidity
To investigate the relationship of cardiopulmonary bypass-associated plasma dilution with blood product transfusion and postoperative morbidity.
Prolonged Duration ECMO for ARDS: Futility, Native Lung Recovery, or Transplantation?
We recommend redefining irreversible lung injury and futility in ECMO.
Arterial Grafting and Complete Revascularization: Challenge or Compromise?
Complete revascularization with arterial grafts presents both technical and physiological challenges.