Cryoprecipitate and Platelet Administration during Modified Ultrafiltration in Children Less than 10 kg Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
We performed a retrospective study of a novel technique of administering blood products during modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in congenital cardiac surgery.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: What is the Evidence When to Transfuse
This review provides a summary of the clinical trials evaluating transfusion thresholds and recommendations for red blood cell transfusion.
Six Percent Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 (Voluven®) versus 5% Human Serum Albumin for Volume Replacement Therapy during Elective Open-heart Surgery in Pediatric Patients
This study compared 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 with HSA for volume replacement in this population.
Risk Factors for Delayed Extubation in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis of 135 Patients
We retrospectively reviewed 135 consecutive patients from 2006 to 2009 who underwent thoracic or lumbar spine surgery by one particular surgeon to identify risk factors for delayed extubation.
The Long-Term Effects of Developing Renal Failure Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, in Patients with Normal Preoperative Renal Function
Despite being a biochemically reversible process, the development of renal risk, injury and failure as defined by the RIFLE criteria post-cardiac surgery in patients with a normal preoperative renal function is associated with a significantly worse long-term outcome.
Surfacing Safety Hazards Using Standardized Operating Room Briefings and Debriefings at a Large Regional Medical Center
Briefings and debriefings were a practical and effective strategy to surface potential surgical defects in the operating rooms of a large medical center.
Evaluation of Patient Safety Culture: A Survey of Clinicians in a Cardiovascular Operating Room
The aim of this study was to understand the perceived safety culture and attitudes of caregivers in a large cardiovascular operating room
Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Long-Term Risk of Heart Failure
AKI is associated with increased long-term risk of HF after CABG.
Putting the Record Straight on Aprotinin as Safe and Effective: Results from a Mixed Treatment Meta-Analysis of Trials of Aprotinin
This mixed treatment comparisons meta-analysis demonstrates no increased mortality risk with aprotinin versus other antifibrinolytic agents.
Suction Conditions for Minimizing the Production of Free Hemoglobin during Blood Salvage Using an Autotransfusion Apparatus
The air contact is the most important factor to reduce hemolysis using autologous cell salvage device.
Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Operating Room Design: A Human Factors Methodology for Observing Flow Disruptions in the Cardiothoracic Operating Room
This study sought to develop an initial methodology for identifying and classifying flow disruptions in the cardiac operating room (OR).
Continuous Monitoring of Inflammation Biomarkers during Simulated CardioPulmonary Bypass Using a Microfluidic Immunoassay Device – A Pilot Study
This work demonstrates the use of a continuous online monitoring system for tracking systemic inflammation biomarkers during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures