Update in the Management of Aortic Dissection
Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2013 Jan 10.
Sternal Closure with Rigid Plate Fixation Versus Wire Closure: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial
Sternal reconstruction using rigid fixation with plates improved bone healing and reduced early postoperative pain compared with wire cerclage.
Technical Communication: Validation of a Stand-Alone Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System for Monitoring Cerebral Autoregulation during Cardiac Surgery
Individualizing arterial blood pressure (ABP) targets during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) based on cerebral blood flow (CBF) autoregulation monitoring may provide a more effective means for preventing cerebral hypoperfusion than the current standard of care.
Evaluation of the New Generation Dual-Lumen Catheter for Neonatal ECMO
The purpose of this study was to compare the newly designed dual-lumen venovenous catheter (VR13, OriGen Biomedical, Austin, TX) with the current dual-lumen catheter (VV12, OriGen Biomedical).
Considerations on Afterload Management for Patients with Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Devices
This case report illustrates the challenges in managing patients with centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VADs).
A Hemolysis Study of an Intravascular Blood Cooling System for Localized Organ Tissue Cooling
To assess initial blood safety of our new organ cooling system, the CoolGuide Cooling System (CCS), we investigated safe operating conditions and configurations from a hemolysis perspective.
Review Article: Cerebral Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Adults: A Work in Progress
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has potential as a noninvasive brain monitor across a spectrum of disorders.
Predictive Value of Perioperative Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery in Infancy
The study objective was to expand on prior research examining intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO(2)) measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) by evaluating the predictive value of perioperative NIRS monitoring for neurodevelopmental outcomes after infant cardiac surgery.
In Vitro Comparison of Two Different Methods of Cell Washing
The objective of this study was to compare the product created by washing a unit of RBCs with the AutoLog autotransfusion device in the operating room to the washed products from a standard cell washer in the blood bank.
Impact of Experimental Haemodilution on Platelet Function, Thrombin Generation and Clot Firmness: Effects of Different Coagulation Factor Concentrates
The haemostatic alterations caused by haemodilution are multifactorial and affect both blood cells and coagulation.
Comparison of Modified Chandler, Roller Pump, and Ball Valve Circulation Models for in vitro Testing in High Blood Flow Conditions: Application in Thrombogenicity Testing of Different Materials for Vascular Applications
Three different models, a modified Chandler loop, roller pump, and a new ball valve model (Hemobile), were compared with regard to intrinsic damage of blood components and activation of platelets.
Nutritional Imbalances during Extracorporeal Life Support
The aim of this chapter is to describe the changes induced by artificial membranes and the required therapies to optimize nutritional support.