The Effect of Flow and Pressure on the Intraoxygenator Flow Path of Different Contemporary Oxygenators: an In Vitro Trial
This study analyzed the effect of different flows and pressures on the intraoxygenator flow path in three contemporary oxygenators and its consequences for oxygen transfer efficiency.
Dissecting Cardiac Surgery A Video – Based Recall Protocol to Elucidate Team Cognitive Processes in the Operating Room
This study advances the current body of knowledge by making explicit relevant cognitive processes involved during the intraoperative phase of cardiac surgery from the perspective of multiple OR team members.
Impact of Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation on Coagulation—a Randomized Trial
Conventional but not MiECC is associated with significant intraoperative thrombin generation despite full heparinization.
Early Tracheostomy after Initiation of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is Associated with Decreased Duration of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support
Early tracheostomy placement is associated with decreased time on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support and reduced extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–related costs in this cohort.
Frequency of Thrombocytopenia and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Compared With Cardiopulmonary Bypass and the Limited Sensitivity of Pretest Probability Score
Positive predictive value of Pretest Probability Score in identifying heparin-induced thrombocytopenia was lower in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients.
Effect of Retrograde Autologous Priming Based on Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
The RAP technique based on miniaturized CPB system was safe and effective for children who underwent congenital heart surgery.
Five-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement
Among patients with aortic stenosis who were at intermediate surgical risk, there was no significant difference in the incidence of death or disabling stroke at 5 years after TAVR as compared with surgical aortic-valve replacement.
Three-Dimensional Printing in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine for Surgical and Transcatheter Procedural Planning, Teaching and Technological Innovation
We have highlighted different materials used to replicate aortic and mitral valves, vessels and myocardial properties. 3D printing allows a heuristic approach to investigate complex cardiovascular diseases, and it is a unique patient-specific technology providing enhanced understanding and tactile representation of cardiovascular anatomies for the procedural planning and decision-making process.
Does Concurrent Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps Improve Survival in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock Requiring Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation?
We conclude that there was no significant improvement in survival with the concurrent use of IABP and VA-ECMO for a cardiogenic shock as compared to the use of VA-ECMO alone. However, the concurrent use of IABP with VA-ECMO improved weaning success from VA-ECMO.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass: How I Teach It
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Use of Augmented Reality to Assist Teaching for Future Perfusionists in Extracorporeal Technology
Unlike other computing technologies, AR interfaces offer seamless interaction between the real and virtual worlds, a tangible interface metaphor, and a means for transitioning between real and virtual worlds. Here, we have shown our experiences of cost-effective AR technology for future perfusionists.
Does Standardizing Extracorporeal Circuit Design for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Affect Outcomes? Results from a National Perfusion Registry
Although small changes in the net prime volume and transfusion rates were seen with the standardization of ECCs, the primary benefit of this initiative was the increased familiarity and continuity of circuit design across sites.