Arterial Line Filters Ranked for Gaseous Micro-Emboli Separation Performance: An In Vitro Study
Arterial line filters (ALFs) are arguably the most important component in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to protect the patient from gaseous macro- and micro-emboli (GME) originating in the perfusion circuit.
Evaluation of the i-STAT Point-of-Care Analyzer in Critically Ill Adult Patients
During a 3-month period, 48 blood samples from patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and 42 blood samples from non-cardiac patients who needed intensive care treatment were analyzed on both the i- STAT analyzer (CPB and non-CPB mode, respectively) and our laboratory analyzers (RapidLab 865/Sysmex XE-2100 instrument).
Factors That Influence the Ability to Perform Autologous Priming
The purpose of this study was to determine which factors impact the ability to perform autologous priming (AP) of the extracorporeal circuit.
Indiana Supreme Court Tells Cardiac Surgeon to Pay Up
A $325,000 judgment was appropriate compensation for an argument between a so-called "workplace bully" and a co-worker, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Use of Leukocyte-Depleting Filters During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Review
This article will review some of the most recent literature, ∼40 papers published within the past 10 years, regarding the use of leukocyte-depleting filters during CPB and its effectiveness in preserving organ function.
What is the Role of Different Cardioplegic Solutions in the Perioperative Immune Response During Cardiac Surgery?
We tested the hypothesis that surgical trauma is the main factor determining the perioperative immune response and that, therefore, the use of different cardioplegic solutions, as previously discussed, did not influence the perioperative immune response.
Principles of Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion During Arch Reconstruction in Newborns/Infants
Antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) is a cardiopulmonary bypass technique that uses special cannulation procedures to perfuse only the brain during neonatal and infant aortic arch reconstruction.
Non-Activated Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Prevention of Inguinal Wound-Related Complications After Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
The aim of this report was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intraoperative application of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the prevention of wound-related complications in AAA EVAR.
Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Wound Healing in Rabbits
The purpose of this study was to evaluate if the healing of full-thickness skin wounds was accelerated by platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Neuroprotection During Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery continues to be associated with significant adverse cerebral outcomes, ranging from stroke to cognitive decline.
Reducing the Effects of the Systemic Inflammatory Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Can Single Dose Steroids Blunt Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?
The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with the development of a significant systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) which can affect patient outcomes.