ERaaS Chart Review System (EP Video)
James Reagor discusses the ERaaS Chart Review System designed for an external review of your hospital charts (07:42 minutes).
Modified Ultrafiltration (MUF) Should NOT be Used in Adult CPB (EP Video)
Jeff Riley debates against the use routine of modified ultrafiltration during CPB (14:07 minutes).
Delayed Malignant Hyperthermia after Routine Coronary Artery Bypass
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Mar;89(3):947-8.
Can We Prevent Malignant Hyperthermia after Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Patient?
Comment on Malignant hyperthermia following systemic rewarming after hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. [Anesth Analg. 2006]
Malignant Hyperthermia Following Systemic Rewarming after Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We describe a patient with a suspected family history of MH
Nanosecond Pulse Electric Field Activation of Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Myocardial Infarct Size and Improves Left Ventricular Mechanical Function in the Rabbit Heart
In the current study, we used the novel, nonchemical method of nanosecond pulsed electric fields (nsPEF) to investigate the efficiency of a protocol involving the in vivo treatment of the ischemic and reperfused heart and heart cells in culture with platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Improvements in Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Meta-Analytic Review
The purpose of this study was to analyze the changes over the past two decades in hospital survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes after surgical treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Hyperoxia: A Review of the Risks and Benefits in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Hyperoxia during CPB is probably harmful and should be avoided
Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis to Prevent Aortic Root and Valve Clots during Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
Aortic root and valve clots are rare but well described in patients on maximal left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support.
Development of the Orpheus Perfusion Simulator for Use in High-fidelity Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Simulation
Traditional training for ECMO has relied predominantly on didactic education and hands-on water drills.
The Influence of Sampling Technique on ACT Plus ® Results
The manufacturer of the ACT Plus Automated Coagulation Timer, Medtronic Inc., recommends that test cartridges be prewarmed and the activating reagent resuspended (tapped/ mixed) before patient testing.
Novel Biomarkers for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Skeptical Assessment of Their Role
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is common and is associated with a high mortality rate.