A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood: Evaluation of 4 Different Autotransfusion Devices (EP Video)
Kim White presents a case report on the evaluation of 4 different autotransfusion devices (31:28 minutes).
Economic Evaluation of Cell Salvage in Pediatric Surgery
Red blood cells are a scarce resource with demand outstripping supply.
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.
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.
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
Are Any Biocompatible Coatings Capable of Attenuating the Deleterious Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
While not harmful, BCC are ineffective in preserving TEG coagulation parameters post CPB.
Consecutive Thrombelastography Clot Strength Profiles in Patients with Severe Sepsis and their Association with 28-Day Mortality: A Prospective Study
The aim of this study was to assess associations between consecutive thrombelastography (TEG) profiles and standard coagulation tests and disease severity and mortality in patients with severe sepsis.
Hydrogen Ion Concentration and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with and without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aimed to explore the role of CPB in the development of acidosis by comparing changes in hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) and electrolytes in patients undergoing on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.