The Impact of Hydroxyethyl Starches in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Recent studies in septic patients showed that adverse effects of hydroxyethyl starches (HES) possibly outweigh their benefits
Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a drug-mediated, prothrombotic disorder
The Use of an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Anticoagulation Laboratory Protocol Is Associated With Decreased Blood Product Use, Decreased Hemorrhagic Complications, and Increased Circuit Life
We performed a retrospective chart review to determine outcomes for patients placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation prior to and after the initiation of our anticoagulation laboratory protocol.
Overview of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Cardiogenic Shock
The purpose of this article was to review cardiogenic shock etiologies, the role of ECMO, and to discuss the transition process of implementing a nurse-run ECMO program.
Twenty-Four Hour In-Hospital Congenital Cardiac Surgical Coverage Improves Perioperative ECMO Support Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of 24-hour in-hospital congenital cardiac surgical coverage (24-CCSC) on perioperative Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) outcomes in congenital heart surgery (CHS) patients.
Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Cardiogenic Shock
Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices such as TandemHeart® and Impella are easier to institute than ECMO and are better for hemodynamics compared with the IABP but also have not yet shown a mortality benefit.
The Impact of Vessel Clamps on Endothelial Integrity and Function of Saphenous Vein Grafts
The endothelial cells can be better preserved with short-term application of SVGs with metal clamps rather than plastic clamps.
Double Bull’s Eye for Post-Operative Intravenous Iron in Patient Blood Management: Better Outcome and Cost-Effective
The results of this economic evaluation showed that iron-treated patients had a significantly lower allogeneic transfusion rate in comparison to control subjects
Cost of Post-Operative Intravenous Iron Therapy in Total Lower Limb Arthroplasty: A Retrospective, Matched Cohort Study
post-operative intravenous iron after total lower limb arthroplasty seems to be safe and is associated with reduced transfusion rates
Significance of Positive Mediastinal Cultures in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgical Procedure Patients Undergoing Delayed Sternal Closure
Patients with positive mediastinal cultures obtained at DSC had a significantly higher rate of subsequent SSI
Totally Robotic Atrial Septal Defect Closure: 7-Year Single-Institution Experience and Follow-Up
This study reports on a large group of patients who underwent totally robotic atrial septal defect (ASD) repair on an arrested or beating heart at a single institution with a 7-year follow-up.
Custodiol Versus Blood Cardioplegia in Complex Cardiac Operations: An Australian Experience
We hypothesized that a single administration of Bretschneider histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) crystalloid solution (Custodiol) offers myocardial protection comparable with repeated tepid blood cardioplegia.