A Retrospective Comparison of Blood Transfusion Requirements During Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Two Different Small Adult Oxygenators
A low haematocrit during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with adverse outcomes and often results in homologous blood transfusions.
A Novel Method for the Direct Determination of Heparin Concentration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
The aim of this prospective study was to test a novel light scattering assay (LiSA) for the direct determination of heparin concentration during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery and to compare the heparin concentrations with routinely determined activated clotting time (ACT).
Home Telemonitoring Study for Japanese Patients with Heart Failure (HOMES-HF): Protocol for a Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether an HF management programme using telemonitoring could improve outcomes in patients with HF under the Japanese healthcare system.
Comparison of the Effects of Desflurane and Propofol Anesthesia on the Inflammatory Response and S100β Protein During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of propofol versus desflurane anesthesia on systemic immune modulation and central nervous system on patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Cerebral Oximetry and Cardiac Arrest
This systematic review, which is based on a Medline search, focuses on the characteristic changes in regional cerebral oxygen saturation that occur, when global oxygen supply to the brain ceases.
Voluven, A New Colloid Solution
As the Voluven molecule is smaller than those of other available hydroxyethyl starch products, it is associated with less plasma accumulation and can be safely used in patients with renal impairment.
Effect of the Colloids Gelatin and HES 130/0.4 on Blood Coagulation in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of synthetic colloids on blood loss and blood coagulation in patients after on-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures.
Albumin Utilization in Cardiac Surgery after Transition to Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4
This study evaluated the impact of replacing hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 670/0.75 with lower molecular weight HES 130/0.4 on albumin utilization in cardiac surgery, as well as any impact on renal function and bleeding.
Crystalloids VS. Colloids: KO at the Twelfth Round
We conducted a large-scale randomized controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) (130/0.4) in 0.9% saline as compared with 0.9% saline alone for fluid resuscitation in a heterogeneous population of adult patients in the ICU.
The Systemic Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
The objective for this study is too quantify the effect of PRP injection on systemic growth factors with performance-enhancing effects and to identify molecular markers to detect treated athletes.
Development of a Cost-Effective Method for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Preparation for Topical Wound Healing
Costs were shown to be lower than those of other methods which require specific equipment and high-cost disposables, while safety and traceability can be increased.
History and Use of del Nido Cardioplegia Solution at Boston Children’s Hospital
We present the developmental history, supporting theory, and current protocol for use of what is now referred to as del Nido cardioplegia.