Direct Comparison Between Cerebral Oximetry by INVOS(TM) and EQUANOX(TM) During Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study
In this study, the measurements made with both INVOS(TM) and EQUANOX(TM) oximeters on the forehead of 10 patients during conventional cardiac surgery are directly compared, in order to evaluate the interchangeability of these two devices in clinical practice.
Perioperative Blood Product Use: A Comparison Between HeartWare and HeartMate II Devices
The HeartWare (HW) (Framingham, MA) and the HeartMate II (HM II) (Thoratec Inc, Pleasanton, CA) continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) are commonly used to bridge patients to transplantation.
Blood Volumes in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study was to determine total blood volume (TBV) with a dilution technique and compare the results to commonly utilized TBV calculations.
Retrograde Femoral Arterial Perfusion and Stroke Risk during Mminimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Is There Cause for Concern?
Recent data have suggested that retrograde arterial perfusion (RAP) during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) is associated with a higher stroke rate than sternotomy approaches.
Intermittent Warm Blood versus Cold Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 12-Year Single-Center Experience
The authors conclude that the type of cardioplegia had no significant influence on clinical outcome.
Removing Extra CO2 in COPD patients
This review will focus on literature published over the last year on the use of ECCO2R for removing extra CO2 in patients experiencing an acute exacerbation of COPD.
Veno-Venous Extracorporeal CO2 Removal for the Treatment of Severe Respiratory Acidosis: Pathophysiological and Technical Considerations
The present animal study tested in a systematic fashion technical requirements for successful ECCO2R in terms of cannula size, blood and sweep gas flow.
DNR and ECMO: A Paradox Worth Exploring
The paper concludes by suggesting that it is prudent to avoid DNR discussions in the context of VA-ECMO
Comparison of Glycemic and Surgical Outcomes after Change in Glycemic Targets in Cardiac Surgery Patients
The higher glycemic target of 110-140 mg/dL resulted in similar mean glucose values, with significantly less hypoglycemia and no significant differences in mortality/morbidity compared with the more strict target of 80-110 mg/dL.
Fatal Air Embolism during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Analysis of an Incident and Prevention Measures
We present a case of a patient who suffered an air embolism
Antithrombin III Administration in Neonates with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia During the First Three Days of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
We evaluated the effect of Antithrombin III (ATIII) on blood product requirement in neonates receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.