A 2014 Update on Coagulation Management for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The current review discusses aspects in cardiopulmonary bypass-induced coagulopathy with emphasis on point-of-care testing and individualized "goal-directed" therapy in patients who develop excessive bleeding after cardiac surgery.
Blood Stream Infection in Patients Undergoing Systematic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Incidence, Risk Factors, Outcome, and Associated Pathogens
Blood stream infections remained a common complication after OPCAB
Plasma Fibrinogen Level on Admission to the Intensive Care Unit is a Powerful Predictor of Postoperative Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
fibrinogen level upon admission to the intensive care unit after CPB predicted the risk of postoperative bleeding
The Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming without FFP on Postoperative Coagulation and Recovery in Pediatric Patients with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
the inappropriate use of FFP is still a worldwide problem
Effect of Slow versus Rapid Rewarming on Jugular Bulb Oxygen Saturation in Adult Patients undergoing Open Heart Surgery
This study was designed to compare the effect of slow versus rapid rewarming on jugular bulb oxygen saturation (SjO2) in adult patients undergoing open heart surgery.
Length of Red Cell Unit Storage and Risk for Delirium After Cardiac Surgery
We hypothesized that the length of storage of transfused red cell units would be associated with delirium after cardiac surgery.
Heme Oxygenase-1 and Acute Kidney Injury following Cardiac Surgery
This study tested the hypothesis that plasma HO-1 concentrations are associated with intraoperative hemolysis and are increased in patients that develop AKI following cardiac surgery.
Myocardial Protection Using Del Nido Cardioplegia Solution in Adult Reoperative Aortic Valve Surgery
Our aim in this study is to determine if this solution can be used safely and effectively in an adult, reoperative population.
Optimal Conduit for Diabetic Patients: Propensity Analysis of Radial and Right Internal Thoracic Arteries
To identify the optimal arterial conduit to deploy for revascularization of diabetic patients
Hypogammaglobulinemia after Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants
Hypogammaglobulinemia has been reported after cardiac surgery
Red Blood Cell Storage Duration is Associated with Various Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The obtained results indicate that the hazard of blood transfusion increased with increasing storage time of RBCs
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Adult: A Review of Anticoagulation Monitoring and Transfusion
In this review article, we discuss the evolution of the various modalities of ECMO, indications, contraindications, and complications. Furthermore, we review the different strategies for anticoagulation and treatment of coagulopathy while on ECMO. Finally, we discuss the cost of ECMO and associated blood product transfusion.