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.
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.
Thrombelastography Change after Bridging to Left Ventricular Assist Device from Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients
The cause of coagulopathy is seldom reported; therefore, the current prospective study was designed to compare the coagulation status between patients who received ECMO and bridged VAD thereafter.
Microcirculation and Macrocirculation in Cardiac Surgical Patients
The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between microcirculatory alterations after open cardiac surgery, macrohemodynamics, and global indices of organ perfusion.
Washing of Irradiated Red Blood Cells in Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Is It Clinically Useful? A Retrospective Audit
To avoid the adverse effects of increased lactate and potassium concentration during paediatric bypass, prewashing of homologous blood in a cell-saving device was implemented at our institution. A retrospective audit of clinical data was performed to assess the relevance of this method.
Outcomes of Preoperative Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Therapy in Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Our aim was to study in-hospital outcomes after isolated CABG in patients on preoperative ACE inhibitors.
Predicting the Limits of Cerebral Autoregulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The hypothesis of this study was that real-time autoregulation monitoring using NIRS-based methods is more accurate for delineating the MAP at the lower limit of autoregulation (LLA) during CPB than empiric determinations based on age, preoperative history, and preoperative blood pressure.
Successful Use of Factor VIIa to Control Life-threatening Post-operative Haemorrhage in a Patient on Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We present the first case of the successful use of Factor VIIa to control bleeding in an adult patient on ECMO post cardiac surgery.
Blood Utilization: Fostering an Effective Hospital Transfusion Culture
Blood products may save lives, but they also pose inherent risks, are in limited supply, and may take longer than expected to deliver
Effectiveness of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation When Conventional Ventilation Fails: Valuable Option or Vague Remedy?
In this article, we reviewed the usefulness of ECMO in patients with severe ARDS in the light of current evidence.