Intraoperative Cell Salvage is Associated with Reduced Postoperative Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements in Cardiac Surgery: A Cohort Study
The use of cell salvage throughout the entire procedure reduces postoperative blood loss and allogeneic RBC transfusion.
Effects of High-Dose Ulinastatin on Inflammatory Response and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Type-A Aortic Dissection after Cardiopulmonary Bypass under Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
To investigate effects of high-dose ulinastatin on the release of proinflammatory cytokines and lung injury in patients with aortic dissection after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA).
Results of Low-Dose Carperitide Infusion in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study investigated the efficacy of human atrial natriuretic peptide (hANP, carperitide) for high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Postoperative Hyponatremia Predicts an Increase in Mortality and In-Hospital Complications after Cardiac Surgery
Hyponatremia is common after cardiac surgery and is an independent predictor of increased mortality, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications.
Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery is a Risk Factor for Increased Hospital Length of Stay in Adult Patients
RBC transfusion is an independent risk factor for increased LOS in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Impact of Minimized Extracorporeal Circulation on Outcome in Patients with Preoperative Anemia Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In this study, the impact of the MECC on outcome of anemic patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was assessed.
Does Preoperative Hyponatremia Potentiate the Effects of Left Ventricular Dysfunction on Mortality after Cardiac Surgery?
Although preoperative hyponatremia is independently associated with adverse outcomes in patients with normal ejection fraction, an association with adverse outcomes in patients with low ejection fraction was not demonstrated.
Survival in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The aim was a nationwide analysis of need for dialysis and survival in all patients who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Sweden during 2002 up to 2008.
Enhanced Recovery After Elective Coronary Revascularization Surgery With Minimal Versus Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation: A Prospective Randomized Study
The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate MECC compared with conventional CPB in facilitating fast-track recovery after elective coronary revascularization procedures.
Pulsatile Flow Decreases Gaseous Micro-Bubble Filtering Properties of Oxygenators without Integrated Arterial Filters during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Pulsatile flow decreases gaseous micro-bubble filtering properties of oxygenators without integrated arterial filters during CPB.
Use of Confidex to Control Perioperative Bleeding in Pediatric Heart Surgery: Prospective Cohort Study
A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a commercially available prothrombin complex (Confidex) administered in cardiac surgery after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass of infants with nonsurgical bleeding.
Using Human Factors Engineering to Improve Patient Safety in the Cardiovascular Operating Room
The purpose of this study was to identify and categorize hazards (anything that has the potential to cause a preventable adverse patient safety event) in the CVOR.