Changes in RBC Deformability and Oxygen-Delivering Ability in Cold Blood Cardioplegia
The deformability and oxygen carrying functions of RBCs did not show a significant difference according to various components of cold blood cardioplegia during 10 minutes of incubation.
Effects of Cell Salvage on Erythrocyte 2,3-Disphosphoglycerate and G-6-PD Levels and Phosphatidylserine Expression
Compared with venous RBC, washed RBC from intraoperative cell salvage exhibited good oxygen-carrying and antioxidant capacities.
Do Interleukin-10 and Superoxide Ions Predict Outcomes of Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients?
Our observations lead to the hypothesis that a proper response to cardiogenic shock by releasing the appropriate amount of IL-10 is required for survival in the cases of AMI and DCMP. For myocarditis, proper responses in IL-10 and superoxide ions are needed.
Antithrombin Activity and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Our results confirm the role of low postsurgery AT activity influencing outcomes in patients undergoing CPB.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Attenuates Myocardial Inflammation and Mitochondrial Injury Induced by Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO) in a Healthy Piglet Model
In this study, we investigated the myocardial inflammation and mitochondrial function during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) and further evaluated the effects of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) on them.
An Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Curriculum Featuring a Novel Integrated Skills Trainer Leads to Improved Performance Among Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Trainees.
We hypothesized that a simulation-based ECMO cannulation curriculum featuring a novel integrated skills trainer would improve ECMO cannulation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation performance by cardiothoracic surgery trainees.
Potential Biomarkers for Predicting Outcomes in CABG Cardiothoracic Surgeries
In this review, we assess currently available cardiac biomarkers as predictors of clinical outcome for post-operative CABG patients.
Apnea Test for Brain Death Determination in a Patient on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Apnea test is a key component to confirm brain death. For patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), apnea test remains challenging. Brain death (BD) diagnosis is often made without apnea test.
Successful Anticoagulation with Fresh Frozen Plasma for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Patient with Heparin Resistance: A Cautionary Tale
We report a case of successful anticoagulation with the intraoperative administration of fresh frozen plasma in a high-risk coronary patient with HR and highlight the perils of unwitting overheparinisation in such cases.
Cell Salvage of Cardiotomy Suction Blood Improves the Balance between Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines after Cardiac Surgery
Cell salvage reduces the absolute levels of both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in cardiotomy suction blood and improves the balance in the systemic circulation after surgery.
The Relationship between Fibrinogen Levels after Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Large Volume Red Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Study
We explored the relationship between post-CPB fibrinogen levels and large volume red cell transfusion.
Crystalloids vs. Colloids: KO at the Twelfth Round?
The safety and efficacy of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) for fluid resuscitation have not been fully evaluated, and adverse effects of HES on survival and renal function have been reported.