Treatment of Athletic Tendonopathy
This article reviews the most widely used treatments for tendinopathy and outlines the literature support for their use.
Use of Autologous Fibrin Glue (Platelet-Poor Plasma) in Abdominal Dermolipectomies
The PPP fostered adhesion between the abdominal dermoadipose flap and the aponeurotic surface only on the first POD and had no influence whatsoever on the incidence of seroma. There are few reports on the use of PPP for plastic surgery, particularly the autologous type, opening up possibilities for further research projects to expand its use.
Risks of Harms Using Antifibrinolytics in Cardiac Surgery: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised and Observational Studies
Although meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials were largely inconclusive, inclusion of observational data suggest concerns remain about the safety of aprotinin.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the AABB
The AABB (formerly, the American Association of Blood Banks) developed this guideline to provide clinical recommendations about hemoglobin concentration thresholds and other clinical variables that trigger RBC transfusions in hemodynamically stable adults and children.
The Effect of Salvaged Blood on Coagulation Function as Measured by Thromboelastography
There is concern that salvaged blood has the potential to activate the coagulation system, which might place patients at risk of thrombotic complications.
Emergency Circulatory Support in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Patients in Remote Institutions: A Pilot Study (The Cardiac-RESCUE Program).
Offering local ECMO support appears feasible in a majority of RCS patients hospitalized in remote hospitals.
Feasibility of Initiating Extracorporeal Life Support During Mechanical Chest Compression CPR: A Porcine Pilot Study
Mechanical chest compression may be a suitable therapeutic bridge to the installation of ECMO and does not interfere with ECMO catheter placement.
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Lung Failure in Adults
Modern vv-ECMO is an excellent treatment in patients with severe ALF and should be more liberally used.
Venovenous Cannulation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using a Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheter in Neonates
The dual-lumen bicaval catheter can be safely used in neonates with minimal complications and is our preferred method for VV-ECMO support in the neonatal population.
Colloids in the Intensive Care Unit
There are minimal differences in outcome between crystalloids and hypo-oncotic or iso-oncotic albumin for fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis; in select populations, such as patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the use of iso-oncotic albumin may confer a survival advantage and should be considered a first-line alternative.
Characterization of Non-Technical Skills in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: Communication Patterns
Communication is very frequent in paediatric cardiac surgery and shows a complex pattern.
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Pediatric Cardiac Patients
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has been shown to improve survival after in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest.