Blood Trauma Testing of CentriMag and RotaFlow Centrifugal Flow Devices: A Pilot Study
In this feasibility study, the blood trauma performance of the RotaFlow was similar or better than the CentriMag device under clinically equivalent, worst-case test conditions. The RotaFlow device may be a more cost-effective alternative to the CentriMag.
Current Status of Mechanical Circulatory Support: a Systematic Review
This paper outlines the current status of mechanical circulatory support.
Should We Emergently Revascularize Occluded Coronaries for Cardiac Arrest?: Rapid-Response Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Intra-Arrest Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
This study investigated the efficacy of rapid-response ECMO and intra-arrest PCI in cardiac arrest patients who were unresponsive to conventional CPR complicated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Activated Coagulation Time
All these observations suggest that failure to achieve an adequate ACT is, in general, not an indicator of AT deficiency but could be affected by high platelet counts and low hemoglobin levels.
First Experience with the Ultra Compact Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation System Cardiohelp in Interhospital Transport
In patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure extracorporeal assist devices are to support patients during resuscitation, for transportation, until organ recovery, and as bridge to further therapeutic modalities.
Effect of Adenosine-Regulating Agent Acadesine on Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: The RED-CABG Randomized Controlled Trial
Ischemia/reperfusion injury remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Prolonged Heparin-Free Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Multiple Injured Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Based on our experience, we recommend the use of heparin-free ECMO in multiple injured patients with pulmonary failure that is not successfully controlled by lung-protective ventilation even if severe TBI is present.
Improved Perioperative Neurological Monitoring of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients Reduces the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium: the Haga Brain Care Strategy
Postoperative delirium is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after cardiovascular surgery.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Trends for Pediatric Respiratory Failure and Central Nervous System Injury
Guidelines regarding arterial cannula site and cannula site-specific risks of central nervous system (CNS) injury for pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)support are lacking.
Transesophageal Echocardiography Guided Cannulation for Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Robotic Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study was to evaluate TEE guided cannulation for peripheral CPB during robotic cardiac surgery.
Team Approach to Building/Managing a Blood Management Program (EP Video)
Dr. Robert Kramer discusses the process of building a team approach to blood management (32:40 minutes).
What You Need to Know About Novel Anticoagulants, PCCs (Prothrombin Complex Concentrates) and Human Fibrogen Concentrates (EP Video)
Dr. Suzanne Bakdash discusses novel anticoagulants and complex fibrogen concentrates (35:30 minutes).