Red Blood Cell Storage Duration is Associated with Various Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The obtained results indicate that the hazard of blood transfusion increased with increasing storage time of RBCs
Blood Stream Infection in Patients Undergoing Systematic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Incidence, Risk Factors, Outcome, and Associated Pathogens
Blood stream infections remained a common complication after OPCAB
Hypogammaglobulinemia after Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants
Hypogammaglobulinemia has been reported after cardiac surgery
Optimal Conduit for Diabetic Patients: Propensity Analysis of Radial and Right Internal Thoracic Arteries
To identify the optimal arterial conduit to deploy for revascularization of diabetic patients
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.
Bivalirudin and Post-Cardiotomy ECMO: A Word of Caution
Bivalirudin has been proposed as the sole anticoagulant in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or cardiopulmonary bypass.
Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal Through Ventilation of Acidified Dialysate: An Experimental Study
Extracorporeal (EC) carbon dioxide (CO(2)) removal (ECCO(2)R) may be a powerful alternative to ventilation, possibly avoiding the need for mechanical ventilation and endotracheal intubation. We previously reported how an infusion of lactic acid before a membrane lung (ML) effectively enhances ECCO(2)R. We evaluated an innovative ECCO(2)R technique based on ventilation of acidified dialysate.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Adult: A Review of Anticoagulation Monitoring and Transfusion
In this review article, we discuss the evolution of the various modalities of ECMO, indications, contraindications, and complications. Furthermore, we review the different strategies for anticoagulation and treatment of coagulopathy while on ECMO. Finally, we discuss the cost of ECMO and associated blood product transfusion.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Patients: Our Experience in the Last Ten Years
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children after cardiac surgery is well established. ECMO support is becoming an integral tool for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in specified centers.
Update of Transcatheter Valve Treatment
As the evidence accumulates, transcatheter valve treatment might be an alterative surgery for younger patients with surgically low or intermediate risk valvular heart diseases in the near future. In this paper, the updates on transcatheter valve treatment are reviewed.
Is Crystalloid Cardioplegia a Strong Predictor of Intra-Operative Hemodilution?
Crystalloid cardioplegia, compared to blood cardioplegia not only causes much more intra-operative hemodilution but also increases the blood transfusion requirement.
Plasma Expander and Blood Storage Effects on Capillary Perfusion in Transfusion after Hemorrhage
The type of plasma expander used for hemodilution influences the short-term outcome of subsequent volume resuscitation