Striving for a Zero-Error Patient Surgical Journey Through Adoption of Aviation-Style Challenge and Response Flow Checklists: A Quality Improvement Project
We have created a reproducible model of care involving multiple checklists at high-risk points in the patient surgical journey
A Simple Method for Occlusion of both Venae Cavae in Total Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Robotic Surgery
We describe a novel surgical technique for occlusion of the superior and inferior venae cavae which allows opening of the right atrium safely during robotic cardiac surgery.
Air Transfer of Patients with Intraaortic Balloon Pump Support: Swiss Experience and Recommendations
The aim of the present study was to review the first 38 IABP transfers and to promulgate the currently used standard operating procedure (SOP).
Avoiding the Clamp during Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Reduces Cerebral Embolic Events: Results of a Prospective Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a clampless facilitating device (CFD) to perform proximal aortocoronary anastomoses would result in a lower incidence of cerebral embolic events compared with a partial clamping strategy during off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB).
Is Time on Cardiopulmonary Bypass during Cardiac Surgery Associated with Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis?
We investigated the relationship between CPB duration and ARF-D occurrence.
In vitro Analysis of Cell Salvage Blood Collection with a Laparoscopic Suction Device
To determine whether cell salvage blood collection with a laparoscopic suction device is inferior to use of a traditional Yankauer suction device
Porcine Bioprosthetic Valve in the Pulmonary Position: Mid-Term Results in the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction
Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) for pulmonary valve insufficiency (PVI) currently represents the most frequent reoperation performed for adults with congenital heart disease.
The Effect of Retrograde Autologous Priming Volume on Haemodilution and Transfusion Requirements During Cardiac Surgery
This study is designed to determine the influence or RAP on intraoperative haematocrit, transfusion and its clinical consequences.
Implementation of aTransfusion Algorithm to Reduce Blood Product Utilization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The goal of this project is to measure the impact of standardization of transfusion practice on blood product utilization and postoperative bleeding in pediatric cardiac surgery patients.
Strategic and Operational Aspects of a Transfusion-Free Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation
We report an overview of the literature regarding blood transfusion-free complex congenital cardiac surgery.
High Lactate Levels are Predictors of Major Complications after Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether high lactate levels after cardiac surgery are predictors of major complications including mortality.
Death on an LVAD-Two Sides of a Coin
We present two contrasting cases of death on LVAD support and present some ethical issues surrounding the end of life on LVAD support.