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.
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.
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
Surgical Debriefing: A Reliable Roadmap to Completing the Patient Safety Cycle
Debriefing, a process that allows individuals to discuss team performance in a constructive, supportive environment, has been linked to improved performance in various medical and surgical fields, including improvements in specific procedures, teamwork and communication, and error identification
Effect of Preoperative Renal Function on Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery
The results of our study have shown that preoperative renal dysfunction is an independent predictor of long-term mortality in cardiac surgery patients.
Six-Year Prospective Audit of ‘Scoop and Run’ for Chest-Reopening after Cardiac Arrest in a Cardiac Surgical Ward Setting
The key determinant of a favourable 'scoop and run' outcome was whether the arrest occurred during daytime or night-time hours
Simulation-Based Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Crisis Training for Thoracic Surgery Residents
We developed a simulation-based postcardiotomy ECMO training program that resulted in improved ECMO confidence in thoracic surgery residents.
Reduction of Allogeneic Red Blood Cell Usage during Cardiac Surgery by an Integrated Intra- and Postoperative Blood Salvage Strategy: Results of a Randomized Comparison
A significant reduction in patient exposure to allogeneic RBCs was observed in the cardioPAT system arm