Lessons Learned from Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Risk Factors for Conversion to Median Sternotomy
The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons for conversion to sternotomy.
Initial Results of an Optimized Perfusion System
With the described optimized perfusion system, a significantly lower priming volume, leading to less hemodilution after the onset of CPB, was achieved.
Prevention of Caval Collapse during Venous Drainage for CPB
The objective of our work is to assess the influence of the new design on atrial chatter.
Right Ventricular Perforation during Femoral Venous Cannulation – Lessons Learned
We here present a case where despite use of TOE, placement of the venous cannula led to perforation of the right ventricular apex.
Perfusion Tubing: Standardized or Modify?
I applaud our adult colleagues in trying to do what is best for the patient even if standardized tubing packs have to be modified resulting in higher prices as some would argue.
Evaluation of a New Device for the Intraoperative Assessment of Coronary Artery Bypasses Grafting
By measuring graft resistance and compliance, this new device is useful for evaluating graft performance during CABG.
Numerical Analysis of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts: An Overview
This paper gives a review of recent numerical investigations of various configurations of coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG). In addition, the paper ends with a summary of the findings and the future directions.
Pressure Applied during Surgery Alters the Biomechanical Properties of Human Saphenous Vein Graft
The mechanical results suggest that distending pressures above 75 mmHg might play a role in graft failure.
Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation when Conventional Ventilation Fails: Valuable Option or Vague Remedy?
In this article, we reviewed the usefulness of ECMO in patients with severe ARDS in the light of current evidence.
Meta-Analysis of the Studies of Bleeding Complications of Platelets Pathogen-Reduced with the Intercept System
Treatment with Intercept may increase the risk of all and clinically significant (albeit not severe) bleeding complications in RCTs maintaining a platelet count of ≥10×10(9) or ≥20×10(9)/l through increased platelet transfusions.
Evolution of Technology, Establishment of Program, and Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The “SickKids” Experience
We sought to review the evolution in technology, importance of team development and training, and report our experience at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.
Use of Extracorporeal Respiratory Support during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
We describe the case of a 25 year-old woman at 27 weeks of gestation.