A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood: Evaluation of 4 Different Autotransfusion Devices (EP Video)
Kim White presents a case report on the evaluation of 4 different autotransfusion devices (31:28 minutes).
Process Improvement in Cardiac Surgery: Development and Implementation of a Reoperation for Bleeding Checklist
Hence, our primary objective was to develop and implement a formal operative checklist to reduce technical reasons for postoperative bleeding.
Neurological Injury after Neonatal Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Perfusion Techniques
Complex neonatal cardiac surgery is associated with cerebral injury.
Economic Evaluation of Cell Salvage in Pediatric Surgery
Red blood cells are a scarce resource with demand outstripping supply.
Angiographic Outcomes of Radial Artery Versus Saphenous Vein in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The present meta-analysis aims to establish the current level IA evidence on patency outcomes comparing the RA and SV.
Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting Procedure for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
the aim of this manuscript is to describe the minimally invasive endoscopic radial artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting.
Hypovolemia in Extracorporeal Life Support can Lead to Arterial Gaseous Microemboli
Incorporation of a volume buffer capacity device into the extracorporeal support circuit enables a higher and more stable support flow in critically low patient filling.
The Dynamic Observation of Plasma Concentration of Antimicrobial Agents During Balanced Ultrafiltration In Vitro
However, whether balanced ultrafiltration during extracorporeal circulation has substantial effect on the concentration of antimicrobial agents remains unclear.
Efficacy and Safety of Strategies to Preserve Stable Extracorporeal Life Support Flow during Simulated Hypovolemia
This study aims at evaluating efficacy and safety of strategies for preserving stable ELS during hypovolemia
Local Hemodynamic Disturbance Accelerates Early Thrombosis of Small-Caliber Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts
The patency of small-caliber ePTFE grafts for clinical use is impaired by early thrombosis due to mixed causes.
Early Clinical Outcomes of New Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support System (Endumo(®) 2000) in Neonates and Infants
The Endumo(®) 2000 system provided safe and effective cardiopulmonary support without complications.
Consecutive Thrombelastography Clot Strength Profiles in Patients with Severe Sepsis and their Association with 28-Day Mortality: A Prospective Study
The aim of this study was to assess associations between consecutive thrombelastography (TEG) profiles and standard coagulation tests and disease severity and mortality in patients with severe sepsis.