Intra-aortic Balloon Pump-induced Pulsatile Flow Reduces Coagulative and Fibrinolytic Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study is to evaluate if a simple intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)-induced pulsatile perfusion reduces activation of coagulative system during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Arterial Line Filters Ranked for Gaseous Micro-Emboli Separation Performance: An In Vitro Study
Arterial line filters (ALFs) are arguably the most important component in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to protect the patient from gaseous macro- and micro-emboli (GME) originating in the perfusion circuit.
Evaluation of the i-STAT Point-of-Care Analyzer in Critically Ill Adult Patients
During a 3-month period, 48 blood samples from patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and 42 blood samples from non-cardiac patients who needed intensive care treatment were analyzed on both the i- STAT analyzer (CPB and non-CPB mode, respectively) and our laboratory analyzers (RapidLab 865/Sysmex XE-2100 instrument).
Factors That Influence the Ability to Perform Autologous Priming
The purpose of this study was to determine which factors impact the ability to perform autologous priming (AP) of the extracorporeal circuit.
Use of Leukocyte-Depleting Filters During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Review
This article will review some of the most recent literature, ∼40 papers published within the past 10 years, regarding the use of leukocyte-depleting filters during CPB and its effectiveness in preserving organ function.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Recommendations in Adults: The Northern New England Experience
We examined CPB practice among 3597 adult patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting surgery from January 2004 to June 2005.
What is the Role of Different Cardioplegic Solutions in the Perioperative Immune Response During Cardiac Surgery?
We tested the hypothesis that surgical trauma is the main factor determining the perioperative immune response and that, therefore, the use of different cardioplegic solutions, as previously discussed, did not influence the perioperative immune response.
Effect of Single Dose Magnesium on Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
To evaluate the safety and role of prophylactic administration of magnesium in preventing arrhythmias.
Bone Healing in Critical-Size Defects Treated With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Histologic and Histometric Study in Rat Calvaria
The purpose of this study was to analyze histologically the influence of autologous platelet-rich plasma on bone healing in surgically created critical-size defects in rat calvaria.
FDA Never Inspected Chinese Plant Making Baxter’s Heparin
A Chinese manufacturing plant that was never inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could be the source of a potentially deadly allergic reaction experienced by hundreds of U.S. patients infused with Baxter International Inc.'s blood thinner heparin.
Effect of Perfusion Temperature on the Inflammatory Response During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this prospective study was to compare the inflammatory response in children undergoing CPB for repair of congenital heart defects, randomized to mild or moderate hypothermia.
A Comparison of Heparin Management Strategies in Infants Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this investigation, we compared a patient-specific heparin concentration-based heparin management protocol with a standard weight-based protocol in infants <6-mo-of-age.