Short-Term Clinical Outcomes between Intermittent Cold versus Intermittent Warm Blood Cardioplegia in 2200 Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients
Aim of the present study was to compare clinical outcome of intermittent cold (ICC) versus intermittent warm (IWC) blood cardioplegia
Graft Preservation with Heparinized Blood/Saline Solution Induces Severe Graft Dysfunction
Storage with the generally used physiological saline and heparinized blood solutions is unable to protect the endothelium
Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support to Treat Suspected Venous Air Embolism with Cardiac Arrest during Open Eye Surgery: A Case Report
We report a case of possible venous air embolism (VAE) during trans pars plana vitrectomy
Cost Savings of Red Cell Salvage during Cesarean Delivery
Setup of intraoperative cell salvage during cesarean delivery is cost-saving
Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Vascular Ulcers in Primary Care: Phase III Study
The objectives of this study are to assess the potential efficacy and safety of autologous platelet rich plasma for the treatment of venous ulcers compared to the conventional treatment (moist wound care) in primary care patients with chronic venous insufficiency (C, clinical class, E, etiology, A, anatomy and P, pathophysiology classification C6).
Platelet-Rich Plasma Guided Injections: Clinical Application in Peripheral Neuropathies
We have reviewed the literature concerning the clinical application of PRP in peripheral neuropathies and investigated if there is strong evidence to establish the use of PRP in clinical practice as a therapeutic option.
Thoratec CentriMag for Temporary Treatment of Refractory Cardiogenic Shock or Severe Cardiopulmonary Insufficiency: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate effect of CentriMag heart pump (Thoratec Corporation) as temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) and part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system on outcomes in patients with cardiac or cardiac-respiratory failure.
Bridge to Lung Transplantation and Rescue Post-Transplant: The Expanding Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Through this review, we will address the various aspects related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO use as a bridge to lung transplantation as well as a rescue post-transplant in the treatment of primary graft dysfunction (PGD).
Arthroscopic Double Row Cuff Repair with Suture-Bridging and Autologous Conditioned Plasma Injection: Functional and Structural Results
The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of autologous conditioned plasma(ACP) on functional results and on the rate of iterative tears after rotator cuff repair (RCR) by suture bridging.
Extracorporeal Life Support for Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Report of a Consensus Conference
A Consensus Conference was held in December 2013 and a jury of 13 members wrote 65 recommendations to answer the five following questions regarding the place of extracorporeal life support for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: 1) What are the available techniques?; 2) Which patients could benefit from extracorporeal life support?; 3) How to perform extracorporeal life support?; 4) How and when to stop extracorporeal life support?; 5) Which organization should be recommended?
Combination of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review
We conducted a review to assess the feasibility, efficacy and safety of the combination of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)T and to illustrate the indications and methodology of providing renal replacement therapy during the ECMO procedure.
Application of Veno-Arterial-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Differential Hypoxia
Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) through the femoral vein and artery may cause differential hypoxia, i.e., lower PaO2 in the upper body than in the lower body, because of normal cardiac output with severe impairment of pulmonary function.