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
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
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Refractory Cardiovascular Dysfunction during Severe Bacterial Septic Shock
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation might represent a valuable therapeutic option for adults in severe septic shock with refractory cardiac and hemodynamic failure.
Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support: Future Directions
The field of extracorporeal support is moving forward rapidly.
The Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device: History, North American Experience, and Future Directions
This paper describes the early experience with the EXCOR Pediatric VAD
Management of Hemorrhage in Cardiothoracic Surgery
This article reviews the current literature dealing with the management of hemorrhage in cardiothoracic surgery based on POC diagnostics and with specific coagulation factor concentrates and its impact on transfusion requirements and patients' outcomes.
Using the Impella 5.0 with a Right Axillary Artery Approach as Bridge to Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Assistance
We performed a retrospective observational analysis of Impella utilization at our institution as bridge to long-term LVADs.
Central Closed Chest Implantation of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to Prevent Limb Ischemia
We present an alternative implantation technique to prevent life-threatening vascular complications.