Bilateral Sequential Lung Transplantation while on VA ECMO Using the CardioHelp Rescue Device (EP Video)
James Johnson presents a case report on bilateral lung transplantation while on VA ECMO with the Cardiohelp (15:48 minutes).
CABG Turmoil (EP Video)
Jessica Silva presents a short case report on CABG Turmoil (19:28 minutes).
Managing Behavior and Eliminating Harm: Moving Toward a Just and Safe Culture (EP Video)
Dr. Eric Rosenberg discusses the culture of safety at the University of Florida (45:32 minutes).
A Novel Technique to Retrograde Autologous Prime the Sorin Inspire 6F Dual Chamber Venous Reservoir Oxygenator (EP Video)
Brian Forsberg presents a novel technique for autologous priming the Sorin Inspire 6F Dual oxygenator (14:23 minutes).
CABG Turmoil (EP Video)
Jessica Silva presents a short case report on CABG Turmoil (19:28 minutes).
Glycemic Control in Cardiac Surgery: Rationale and Current Evidence
Studies in cardiac surgical patients have shown an association of hyperglycemia with increased incidences of sepsis, mediastinitis, prolonged mechanical ventilation, cardiac arrhythmias and longer intensive care and hospital stay.
Trends in Blood Utilization in United States Cardiac Surgical Patients
We sought to determine whether publication of blood conservation guidelines by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 2007 influenced transfusion rates and to understand how patient- and hospital-level factors influenced blood product usage.
Transfusion of Blood During Cardiac Surgery is Associated with Higher Long-Term Mortality in Low-Risk Patients
Numerous reports have emphasized the need for reduction in transfusions of allogeneic red blood cells (RBC) due to increased morbidity and mortality.
Agreement Between the New EuroSCORE II, the Logistic EuroSCORE and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Score: Implications for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
The Logistic European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score are routinely used to identify patients at high surgical risk as potential candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
Platelet Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the AABB
The AABB (formerly, the American Association of Blood Banks) developed this guideline on appropriate use of platelet transfusion in adult patients.
Preoperative Hematocrit as a Predictor of Perioperative Morbidities Following Nonemergent Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This study examined the impact of hematocrit (HCT) on outcome following nonemergent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and whether the association is modified by operative risk or intraoperative blood transfusion.
Assessing the Safety of del Nido Cardioplegia Solution in Adult Congenital Cases
The proposed benefit of this solution is the avoidance of the need for repetitive interruption of the operation to administer multiple doses of standard cardioplegia.