Longevity and Precision of Online Blood Gas Monitoring in Patients with ECMO or Extracorporeal Life Support (EP Video)
Mirko Kaluza discusses his long-term experiences with inline blood gas monitor for ECMO procedures (11:37 minutes).
Delayed Malignant Hyperthermia after Routine Coronary Artery Bypass
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Mar;89(3):947-8.
Can We Prevent Malignant Hyperthermia after Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Patient?
Comment on Malignant hyperthermia following systemic rewarming after hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. [Anesth Analg. 2006]
Malignant Hyperthermia Following Systemic Rewarming after Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We describe a patient with a suspected family history of MH
Improvements in Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Meta-Analytic Review
The purpose of this study was to analyze the changes over the past two decades in hospital survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes after surgical treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Novel Biomarkers for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Skeptical Assessment of Their Role
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is common and is associated with a high mortality rate.
The Role of Extracorporeal Life Support in Acute Myocarditis: A Bridge to Recovery?
The objective of this study was to provide a brief review of acute myocarditis and present our series of patients.
Psychological Depression and Cardiac Surgery: A Comprehensive Review
The psychological and neurological impact of cardiac surgery has been of keen empirical interest
The Influence of Sampling Technique on ACT Plus ® Results
The manufacturer of the ACT Plus Automated Coagulation Timer, Medtronic Inc., recommends that test cartridges be prewarmed and the activating reagent resuspended (tapped/ mixed) before patient testing.
Development of the Orpheus Perfusion Simulator for Use in High-fidelity Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Simulation
Traditional training for ECMO has relied predominantly on didactic education and hands-on water drills.
Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis to Prevent Aortic Root and Valve Clots during Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
Aortic root and valve clots are rare but well described in patients on maximal left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support.
Hyperoxia: A Review of the Risks and Benefits in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Hyperoxia during CPB is probably harmful and should be avoided