Evaluation of Patient Safety Culture: A Survey of Clinicians in a Cardiovascular Operating Room
The aim of this study was to understand the perceived safety culture and attitudes of caregivers in a large cardiovascular operating room
Effect of Preoperative Renal Function on Long-Term Survival after Cardiac Surgery
The results of our study have shown that preoperative renal dysfunction is an independent predictor of long-term mortality in cardiac surgery patients.
Putting the Record Straight on Aprotinin as Safe and Effective: Results from a Mixed Treatment Meta-Analysis of Trials of Aprotinin
This mixed treatment comparisons meta-analysis demonstrates no increased mortality risk with aprotinin versus other antifibrinolytic agents.
Reduction of Allogeneic Red Blood Cell Usage during Cardiac Surgery by an Integrated Intra- and Postoperative Blood Salvage Strategy: Results of a Randomized Comparison
A significant reduction in patient exposure to allogeneic RBCs was observed in the cardioPAT system arm
Simulation-Based Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Crisis Training for Thoracic Surgery Residents
We developed a simulation-based postcardiotomy ECMO training program that resulted in improved ECMO confidence in thoracic surgery residents.
Surgical Debriefing: A Reliable Roadmap to Completing the Patient Safety Cycle
Debriefing, a process that allows individuals to discuss team performance in a constructive, supportive environment, has been linked to improved performance in various medical and surgical fields, including improvements in specific procedures, teamwork and communication, and error identification
Operating Room Efficiency Improvement after Implementation of a Postoperative Team Assessment
A standardized postoperative debrief tracking system is highly beneficial in identifying and reducing overall operative delays and improving operating room utilization.
Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Long-Term Risk of Heart Failure
AKI is associated with increased long-term risk of HF after CABG.
Suction Conditions for Minimizing the Production of Free Hemoglobin during Blood Salvage Using an Autotransfusion Apparatus
The air contact is the most important factor to reduce hemolysis using autologous cell salvage device.
Continuous Monitoring of Inflammation Biomarkers during Simulated CardioPulmonary Bypass Using a Microfluidic Immunoassay Device – A Pilot Study
This work demonstrates the use of a continuous online monitoring system for tracking systemic inflammation biomarkers during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures
Six-Year Prospective Audit of ‘Scoop and Run’ for Chest-Reopening after Cardiac Arrest in a Cardiac Surgical Ward Setting
The key determinant of a favourable 'scoop and run' outcome was whether the arrest occurred during daytime or night-time hours
Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Operating Room Design: A Human Factors Methodology for Observing Flow Disruptions in the Cardiothoracic Operating Room
This study sought to develop an initial methodology for identifying and classifying flow disruptions in the cardiac operating room (OR).