Influence of Red Blood Cell Storage Time on Clinical Course and Cytokine Profile in Septic Shock Patients
The present study investigates the effects of red blood cell storage time on the clinical course and hemodynamic and laboratory parameters in patients with septic shock.
Levosimendan versus an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in High-Risk Cardiac Patients
To test the hypothesis that levosimendan is more effective than intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support in cardiac surgical patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction to decrease cardiac troponin I levels (primary endpoint) and improve hemodynamics.
Intraoperative Lactate Levels and Postoperative Complications of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Correlate arterial lactate levels during the intraoperative period of children undergoing cardiac surgery and the occurrence of complications in the postoperative period.
Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: Does the Time Interval from Contrast Administration to Surgery Matter?
The authors sought to evaluate the association between the time interval from contrast administration to cardiac surgery and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
Inflammatory Response to Colloids Compared to Crystalloid Priming in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated the in-flammatory responses to colloids compared to crystalloid priming in cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Coagulopathy and Hemostatic Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery: An Update
This review describes coagulopathies occurring in cardiac surgery and the monitoring of these.
The Impact of Intraoperative Vasopressin Infusion in Complex Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of intraoperative vasopressin infusion on postoperative liver, renal and haemostatic function and lactate levels in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery.
Haematocrit is Invalid for Estimating Red Cell Volume: A Prospective Study in Male Volunteers
Although haematocrit and haemoglobin value are concentrations, they are commonly used to guide clinical decisions involving red cell and plasma volumes. A study challenging this convention systematically co-determined and compared these measures.
Risks for Impaired Cerebral Autoregulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Postoperative Stroke
The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for impaired autoregulation during coronary artery bypass graft, valve surgery with CPB, or both and to evaluate whether near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) autoregulation monitoring could be used to identify this condition.
In Vivo Effects on Human Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery and Metabolism of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Perioperative Hemodilution
To investigate the in vivo effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and perioperative hemodilution on human skeletal muscle oxygen delivery and metabolism and to determine the dilution state at which these effects arise.
Implementation of Cerebral Autoregulation into Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this study, a mathematical model is presented to implement cerebral autoregulation into computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies.
Multichannel Near Infrared Spectroscopy Indicates Regional Variations in Cerebral Autoregulation in Infants Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Infants on life support system (ECMO) for cardiorespiratory failure are at risk of cerebral autoregulation impairment and consequent neurological problems.