Review and Outcome of Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The maximal duration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is unknown. We report a case of prolonged CPR. We have then reviewed all published cases with CPR duration equal to or more than 20 minutes. The objective was to determine the survival rate, the neurological outcome, and the characteristics of the survivors.
The Role of Point-of-Care Assessment of Platelet Function in Predicting Postoperative Bleeding and Transfusion Requirements After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Platelet function assessment after cardiac surgery can predict postoperative blood loss, guide transfusion requirements and discriminate the need for surgical re-exploration.
Performance Evaluation of the Plateletworks® in the Measurement of Blood Cell Counts as compared to the Beckman Coulter Unicel DXH 800
The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of the Plateletworks® BC 3200 automated hematology analyzer by correlating its precision, accuracy and linearity for the measurement of blood counts to our hospital central laboratory analyzer (Beckman Coulter Unicel DXH 800).
Performance Evaluation of the Plateletworks® in the Measurement of Blood Cell Counts as compared to the Beckman Coulter Unicel DXH 800
The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of the Plateletworks?V BC 3200 automated hematology analyzer by correlating its precision, accuracy and linearity for the measurement of blood counts to our hospital central laboratory analyzer (Beckman Coulter Unicel DXH 800).
Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support Versus Organ Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future
This review explores the evolution of mechanical circulatory support and its potential for providing long-term therapy, which may address the limitations of cardiac transplantation.
Update on the Extracorporeal Life Support
The purpose of this review is to introduce the physiological principles, risk factors, and advantages of ECLS, clinical rationale for using ECLS, ventilatory strategy during ECLS, which are still causing different opinions, the weaning from ECLS, and the use of anticoagulant.
Ambulatory ECMO as a Bridge to Lung Transplant in a Previously Well Pediatric Patient with ARDS
We describe the first case of a previously healthy pediatric patient with acute respiratory failure successfully supported with ambulatory ECMO as a bridge to lung transplant after an unsuccessful bridge to recovery.
Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown remarkable beneficial effects without any major adverse reactions in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. The growth factors in activated autologous PRP induce the proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Review of a Lifesaving Technology
In this article we will provide a review of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) development, clinical indications, patients' management, options and cannulations techniques, complications, outcomes, and the appropriate strategy of organ management while on ECMO.
Platelet Growth Factors from Allogeneic Platelet-Rich Plasma for Clinical Improvement in Split-Thickness Skin Graft
This preliminary study was carried out to explore whether platelet growth factors from platelet rich plasma could be used for enhancement of split thickness skin graft survival.
Technical Complications During Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Their Relevance Predicting a System-Exchange–Retrospective Analysis of 265 Cases
Technical complications are a known hazard in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO). Identifying these complications and predictive factors indicating a developing system-exchange was the goal of the study.
TEG®- or ROTEM®-Based Individualized Goal-Directed Coagulation Algorithms: Don’t Wait–Act Now
TEG® and ROTEM® allow prediction of massive transfusion requirement and mortality, and creation of goal-directed, individualized coagulation algorithms that may improve patient outcome.