Human Albumin in Extracorporeal Prime: Effect on Platelet Function and Bleeding
Human albumin can passivate the synthetic surfaces of the extracorporeal circuit,
Incidence of Cerebrovascular Accidents in Patients undergoing Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Our objective was to evaluate the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents in patients undergoing minimally invasive valve surgery.
Is Dilutional Coagulopathy Induced by Different Colloids Reversible by Replacement of Fibrinogen and Factor XIII Concentrates?
Coagulation and platelet function are impaired by all 3 colloids.
Safety and Effects of Two Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
For patients with a non-cyanotic congenital heart defect undergoing elective cardiac surgery, a restrictive RBC transfusion policy (threshold of Hb 8.0 g/dl) during the entire perioperative period is safe, leads to a shorter hospital stay and is less expensive.
Electronic Bed Weighing vs Daily Fluid Balance Changes after Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to establish the validity and reliability of measuring weight in critically ill patients with electronic weighing beds.
The Adult with a Fontan: A Panacea without a Cure?
This review highlights the concept behind the staged surgical palliations,
TEG and ROTEM: Technology and Clinical Applications
Increasingly ROTEM and TEG analysis is being incorporated in vertical algorithms to diagnose and treat bleeding in high-risk populations
Efficacy of Normal Saline in the Maintenance of the Arterial Lines in Comparison to Heparin Flush: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) as a flush solution on patency of arterial lines in comparison to heparin flush
Heparinized Blood Better Preserves Cellular Energy Charge and Vascular Functions of Intraoperatively Stored Saphenous Vein Grafts in Comparison to Isotonic Sodium-Chloride-Solution
Heparinized blood better preserves vascular contractile and endothelial functions of the saphenous vein graft.
How Can We Best Predict Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery?: A Prospective Observational Study
The risk of acute kidney injury can be accurately predicted using preoperative variables
Collapsed Cardioplegia Line (EP Video)
Jessica Lance presents a case report where a collapsed cardioplegia line became a major issue (16:11 minutes).
The 876 Hour ECMO Battle (EP Video)
Dee Ann Griffin presents a case report on a patient on ECMO for an 876 hour period (18:14 minutes).