Avalon Cannula: Not just for VV ECMO Anymore (EP Video)
Vince Tobin discusses the Avalon cannula for MAQUET and its role in ECMO (27:55 minutes).
Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting Procedure for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
the aim of this manuscript is to describe the minimally invasive endoscopic radial artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting.
Angiographic Outcomes of Radial Artery Versus Saphenous Vein in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The present meta-analysis aims to establish the current level IA evidence on patency outcomes comparing the RA and SV.
Neurological Injury after Neonatal Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Perfusion Techniques
Complex neonatal cardiac surgery is associated with cerebral injury.
Process Improvement in Cardiac Surgery: Development and Implementation of a Reoperation for Bleeding Checklist
Hence, our primary objective was to develop and implement a formal operative checklist to reduce technical reasons for postoperative bleeding.
Economic Evaluation of Cell Salvage in Pediatric Surgery
Red blood cells are a scarce resource with demand outstripping supply.
Hypovolemia in Extracorporeal Life Support can Lead to Arterial Gaseous Microemboli
Incorporation of a volume buffer capacity device into the extracorporeal support circuit enables a higher and more stable support flow in critically low patient filling.
Efficacy and Safety of Strategies to Preserve Stable Extracorporeal Life Support Flow during Simulated Hypovolemia
This study aims at evaluating efficacy and safety of strategies for preserving stable ELS during hypovolemia
The Dynamic Observation of Plasma Concentration of Antimicrobial Agents During Balanced Ultrafiltration In Vitro
However, whether balanced ultrafiltration during extracorporeal circulation has substantial effect on the concentration of antimicrobial agents remains unclear.
Current Devices for Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support and Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems in the United States
The aim of this review manuscript was to discuss briefly the current devices for pediatric ECLS and MCS available in US.
Chronic Kidney Disease is Associated with increased Platelet Activation and Poor Response to Antiplatelet Therapy
Patients with CKD exhibit increased platelet activation, and an attenuated response to dual antiplatelet therapy compared with patients without renal insufficiency.
Pre-Operative Serum Albumin Concentration as a Predictor of Mortality and Morbidity Following Cardiac Surgery
Pre-operative hypoalbuminaemia is associated with worse outcomes after non-cardiac surgery,