Comparison of Wire-Reinforced and Non-Wire-Reinforced Dual-Lumen Catheters for Venovenous ECMO in Neonates and Infants
A retrospective review was performed on 25 neonates and infants who received venovenous extracorporeal life support (ECLS) to evaluate the occurrence and nature of catheter-related complications and events related to interrupted ECLS.
Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Polymorphisms and Cardiac Graft Function in Potential Organ Donors
We hypothesized that βAR polymorphisms predispose donor hearts to LV dysfunction after brain death.
A Hemolysis Study of an Intravascular Blood Cooling System for Localized Organ Tissue Cooling
To assess initial blood safety of our new organ cooling system, the CoolGuide Cooling System (CCS), we investigated safe operating conditions and configurations from a hemolysis perspective.
Predictive Modeling of the Virtual Hemi-Fontan Operation for Second Stage Single Ventricle Palliation: Two Patient-Specific Cases
Results demonstrate that the same operation performed in two different patients can lead to different hemodynamic characteristics, and that modeling can be used to uncover physiologic changes associated with different clinical conditions.
The Preventative Role of Curcumin on the Lung Inflammatory Response Induced by Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats
We designed this study to determine whether or not curcumin inhibits TLR4 and MyD88 protein levels and ameliorates lung inflammatory injury in a rat CPB model.
Factors Predicting Emergency Surgery in Severe Mitral Regurgitation Following Mitral Balloon Valvotomy
The study aim was to identify factors that would predict severe acute MR leading to severe hemodynamic compromise requiring emergency MVR.
Update on Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: Fifteen-Year Single-Institution Experience
We report our experience with blunt thoracic aortic injury at a level 1 trauma center over the past 15 years.
Cerebral Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children: Correlations between Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Temperature, Lactate, Pump Flow, and Blood Pressure
In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between cerebral rSO(2) and lactate, pump flow, hematocrit, pCO(2) , and mean blood pressure (MBP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
A Pilot Study Comparing Two Polymethylpentene Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenators
We compared two polymethylpentene oxygenators being used in our unit: the Maquet Quadrox-iD paediatric® and the Medos Hilite 800LT®.
Perioperative Coagulation Management During Cardiac Surgery
Recent studies suggest that implementation of point-of-care testing in hemotherapy algorithms which inclose stepwise therapeutic escalation may reduce perioperative blood loss and the transfusion rate of allogenic blood products. This should improve patient's clinical outcome and reduce costs.
Pressure-Guided Positioning of Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheters for Venovenous Extracorporeal Gas Exchange
Bicaval dual-lumen catheters allow for single-site cannulation venovenous extracorporeal gas exchange and facilitate early mobilization of patients.
Sternal Closure with Rigid Plate Fixation Versus Wire Closure: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial
Sternal reconstruction using rigid fixation with plates improved bone healing and reduced early postoperative pain compared with wire cerclage.