Characterization and Comparison of 5 Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparations in a Single-Donor Model
The purpose of this study was to compare the biological characteristics of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) obtained from 4 medical devices and a preparation developed in our laboratory using a single-donor model.
A Synopsis of 2007 ACCM Clinical Practice Parameters for Hemodynamic Support of Term Newborn and Infant Septic Shock
The search was narrowed to identify studies specifically relevant to term newborns, infants, and children. "Best Practice Outcomes" were identified and described clinical practice in these centers was used as a model. The new taskforce is presently working on updating new guidelines evaluating the literature of the past 6 years.
A factor XIIa Inhibitory Antibody Provides Thromboprotection in Extracorporeal Circulation Without Increasing Bleeding Risk
Currently used anticoagulants prevent thrombosis but increase bleeding. We show an anticoagulation therapy without bleeding risk based on a plasma protease factor XII function-neutralizing antibody.
A Multicenter Study of Primary Graft Failure after iInfant Heart Transplantation: Impact of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on Outcomes
Primary graft failure is the major cause of mortality in infant HTx. The aim of this study was to characterize the indication and outcomes of infants requiring ECMO support due to primary graft failure after HTx.
The TEG Experience-Improving Blood Management & Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Kevin Fleming and Dr. Robert Thurer discuss the attributes of the TEG for improving blood management (32:16 minutes).
The TEG Experience-Improving Blood Management & Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Kevin Fleming and Dr. Robert Thurer discuss the attributes of the TEG for improving blood management (32:16 minutes).
Anticoagulation Monitoring during Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The best method of monitoring anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is unknown.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Resuscitation of Deceased Cardiac Donor Livers for Hepatocyte Isolation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to resuscitate DCD porcine livers
Disseminated Malignancy after Extracorporeal Life Support and Left Ventricular Assist Device, Diagnosed by Left Ventricular Apical Core Biopsy
We describe a patient in whom disseminated malignancy was revealed
Lung Perfusion and Ventilation during Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Strategy to Avoid Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Right Ventricular Failure
Continuous pulmonary perfusion and ventilation represents an emerging strategy for pulmonary protection during cardiac surgery.
Extracorporeal life support for the neonatal cardiac patient: Outcomes and new directions
Although survival is lower and neurologic complications are higher in premature infants than term infants, cardiac extracorporeal life support including extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation is effective in preventing death in many of these high-risk patients.
Long-Term Outcome of Children Treated with Neonatal Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Increasing Problems with Increasing Age
This review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of medical and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children who as neonates received treatment with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).