Developing a Simple Pre-interventional Score to Predict Hospital Mortality in Adult Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Pilot Study
This study was aimed at identifying the pre-interventional prognostic predictors of hospital mortality in adult venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) patients and developing a practical mortality prediction score to facilitate clinical decision-making.
Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Length of Stay in ICU after Adult Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this systematic review was to identify factors that impact the duration of ICU stay after cardiac surgery and to explore evidence on the link between understanding these factors and patient and resource management.
Total Arterial Revascularization: A Superior Method of Cardiac Revascularization
No patient should be deprived of the benefits of total arterial revascularization allowed by the bilateral use of both internal thoracic arteries.
Impact of Intra-Operative Cell Salvage on Blood Coagulation in High-Bleeding-Risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of cell salvage (CS) on blood coagulation in high-bleeding-risk cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
The Frequency and Energy of Snoring Sounds Are Associated with Common Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a known risk factor for atherosclerosis. We investigated the association of common carotid artery intima-media thickness (CCA-IMT) with snoring sounds in OSA patients.
Del Nido cardioplegia in low risk adults undergoing first time coronary artery bypass surgery.
Single-dose del Nido cardioplegia has been used in the pediatric population for many years. Only a small amount of data exists about its use in adult cardiac surgery. We sought to compare the outcomes of all patients undergoing coronary artery bypass, using our 4:1 blood cardioplegia versus single-dose 1:4 del Nido cardioplegia, at our institution.
Outcomes of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory cardiac arrest in adult cardiac surgery patients
The role of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in adult cardiac surgery patients with refractory cardiac arrest is uncertain. We hypothesized that ECPR would be associated with better than expected outcomes in this group of patients.
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Respiratory Failure: Scores for Mortality Prediction
This study was aimed to test the predictive powers of these published scores in a medium-sized cohort enrolling adults treated with VV-ECMO for acute respiratory failure, and develop an institutional prediction model under the framework of the 3 scores if a superior predictive power could be achieved.
The Safety and Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Sedation in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
In this study we hypothesized that routine use of dexmedetomidine allows early extubation in cardiac surgery patients.
Pre-Treatment Before Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Improves Post-Operative Outcomes in Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of different chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stages, as defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) spirometric criteria, on the early surgical outcomes in patients undergoing primary isolated non-emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Detection of Optimal PEEP for Equal Distribution of Tidal Volume by Volumetric Capnography and Electrical Impedance Tomography During Decreasing Levels of PEEP in Post Cardiac-Surgery Patients
In this study we aimed to compare the ability of volumetric capnography and electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in detecting homogenous ventilation for prevention of ventilator-induced lung injury In postoperative cardiac patients.
Perioperative Ventilatory Management in Cardiac Surgery: A French Nationwide Survey
Protective ventilation is associated with a lower incidence of pulmonary complications. However