Duration of Deep Hypothermia During Aortic Surgery and the Risk of Perioperative Blood Transfusion
The objective of the current study was to examine the relationship between the duration of deep hypothermia and perioperative bleeding.
β-Blockers Improve Survival of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study showed that in patients with COPD undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting the administration of β-blockers is safe and significantly improves survival at mid-term follow-up.
A Survey on the use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Cardiac Surgery
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is an established tool in the management of cardiac dysfunction in cardiac surgery. The best timing for IABP weaning is unknown and varies greatly among cardiac centers.
Safe Management of Cesarean Section in a Patient of Eisenmenger Syndrome
We report our experience of a 29-year-old female with a complete atrio-ventricular septal defect leading to a single ventricle physiology and Eisenmenger syndrome.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: An Overview of QI
It is important for pediatric providers to be involved in quality improvement (QI) activities to improve children’s health outcomes.
A Novel Approach for Evaluating the Risk of Health Care Failure Modes
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) can be employed to reduce medical errors by identifying the risk ranking of the health care failure modes and taking priority action for safety improvement. The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel approach of data analysis.
The Role of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis in Showing the Benefits of Automation in the Blood Bank
Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is a risk management tool used by the manufacturing industry but now being applied in laboratories.
A Failure Mode Effect Analysis on Extracorporeal Circuits for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Although many refinements in perfusion methodology and devices have been made, extracorporeal circulation remains a contributor to neurological complications, bleeding coagulopathies, use of blood products, as well as systemic inflammatory response.
Developing a Benchmarking Process in Perfusion: A Report of the Perfusion Downunder Collaboration
The Perfusion Downunder Collaboration has established a multi-center perfusion focused database aimed at achieving these goals through the development of quantitative quality indicators for clinical improvement through benchmarking.
Association between Perioperative Glucose Levels and Adverse Outcomes in Infants Receiving Open-heart Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Congenital Heart Disease
There is no consensus that hyperglycaemia is an independent predictor of morbidity-mortality in children.
A Randomized Study of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Performed with the Resting Heart™ System Utilizing a Low vs a Standard Dosage of Heparin
This study aimed at evaluating the effects of reduced doses of heparin and protamine on the patient outcome, using a heparin-coated mini-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system.
Storage Time of Red Blood Cells and Mortality of Transfusion Recipients
Storage of red cells and the associated storage lesion have been suggested to contribute to adverse clinical outcomes.