International Perfusion Journal Vol. 2 No. 7
Table of Contents Vol. 2 No. 7 Introduction Voices From the Past, Colin GreenColin discusses his long career in perfusion. Perfusion in […]
A Prospective, Randomized Platelet-Function Study of Heparinized Oxygenators and Cardiotomy Suction
The purpose of this study was to determine if substitution of a heparin-coated oxygenator and salvaged autologous blood for cardiotomy suction would improve platelet function.
Autologous Blood Transfusion for Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Effects of Storage Conditions on Platelet Function
The effects of citrate preservative and heparinization before storage on platelet function was therefore assessed.
An Evaluation of the Benefits of Pulsatile versus Nonpulsatile Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures in Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Patients
The objective of this investigation was to review the literature in order to clarify the truths and dispel the myths regarding the mode of perfusion used during open-heart surgery in pediatric and adult patients.
Prediction of Massive Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to develop a prediction rule for massive blood transfusion (MBT) that could be used to optimize the management of, and research on, at-risk patients.
Effect of Biopassive and Bioactive Surface-Coatings on the Hemocompatibility of Membrane Oxygenators
Improving the hemocompatibility of blood contacting devices used for ECC procedures may ameliorate various postpump syndromes.
Pulsatile Versus Nonpulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass Flow: An Evidence-Based Approach
To derive evidence-based recommendations for the use of pulsatile perfusion (PP) technique for the reduction of mortality and nonfatal complications after elective coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG).
Leukocyte Filter Enhances Neutrophil Activation during Combined Aortic Valve and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The aim of this prospective, randomized study was to evaluate the impact of continuous leukocyte filtration on the perioperative expression of neutrophil adhesion molecules along with the markers of systemic inflammation during combined coronary artery revascularization and aortic valve surgery due to aortic stenosis.
Monitoring Activated Clotting Time for Combined Heparin and Aprotinin Application: In Vivo Evaluation of a New Aprotinin-Insensitive Test Using Sonoclot
The aim of our study was to evaluate SaiACT in patients undergoing CPB in presence of heparin and aprotinin.
Effect of Alpha-Stat vs. pH-Stat Strategies on Cerebral Oximetry During Moderate Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study was undertaken to compare the effect of alpha-stat vs. pH-stat strategies for acid-base management on regional cerebral oxygen saturation (RsO2) in patients undergoing moderate hypothermic haemodilution cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Ventricular Assistance With Microaxial Flow Pump Following Mitral Repair for Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Evaluate the effect of the new LVAD on short-term outcome of a patient admitted for end-stage heart failure.
Intraoperative Red Blood Cell Transfusion During Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Increases the Risk of Postoperative Low-Output Heart Failure
We examined the relationship between anemia during CPB, RBC transfusion, and risk of low-output heart failure (LOF).