Ventricular Assist Devices: What Intensive Care Unit Nurses Need to Know about Postoperative Management
This article focuses on the physiological basis for postoperative nursing management strategies and the most important complications of which critical care nurses need to be aware.
Gentamicin Collagen Sponges for the Prevention of Sternal Wound Infection: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The study objective was to determine whether the application of gentamicin collagen sponges reduces sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Impact of Peripherally Established Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Regional and Systemic Blood Lactate Levels
To investigate blood lactate levels during and after peripherally established cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Patients with Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
Bleeding episodes are a typical complication in patients with ECLS.
Washing of Irradiated Red Blood Cells in Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Is it Clinically Useful? A Retrospective Audit
Irradiation of blood weakens the cell membranes and results in an increase of lactate and potassium concentration.
Gender Differences During Mechanical Circulatory Support
Long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with ventricular assist devices (VADs) is now an acceptable option for patients with end-stage heart failure (HF).
Efficacy of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock
AIM: We analyzed the results of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and investigated […]
Hemolysis at Different Vacuum Levels During Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of the current study was to compare the hemolytic effects of vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) at two different vacuum levels with the classical gravity siphon method.
Totally Thoracoscopic Closure for Atrial Septal Defect on Perfused Beating Hearts
To investigate the feasibility and safety of non-robotically assisted totally thoracoscopic closure for atrial septal defect (ASD) on perfused beating hearts.
Physiology of Continuous-Flow Pumps
Clinicians caring for patients who are supported by rotary blood pumps must have an understanding of the differences in physiology, monitoring methods, and unique complications associated with the use of these pumps.
Thoracoscopic Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect in Young Children: Technical Challenges and Solutions
Thoracoscopic closure of VSDs in young children appears feasible and safe.
Thrombus Growth and Embolism on Tissue Factor-Bearing Collagen Surfaces under Flow: Role of Thrombin with and without Fibrin
At sites of vascular injury, thrombin is an important mediator in thrombus growth and stability.