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.
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.
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.
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.
Lumped Parameter Model for Heart Failure with Novel Regulating Mechanisms of Peripheral Resistance and Vascular Compliance
To research the change in the physiological mechanism between the heart failure (HF) patient and healthy persons, the physiology parameters, which include the myocardial contractility, systemic vascular resistance (SVR), and vascular compliance, were studied
A Nonocclusive, Inexpensive Pediatric Pulsatile Roller Pump for Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Extracorporeal Life Support, and Left/Right Ventricular Assist Systems
This particular nonocclusive pediatric pulsatile system performed well during all of the experimental conditions.
Preliminary in Vivo Testing of a Novel Pump for Short-Term Extracorporeal Life Support
The BioVAD provided adequate flow in an acute in vivo model.
Fluid Overload in Infants Following Congenital Heart Surgery
Early postoperative fluid overload is associated with suboptimal outcomes in infants following cardiac surgery.
In Vitro Testing of a Novel Blood Pump Designed for Temporary Extracorporeal Support
We studied a nonocclusive peristaltic pump (M-Pump) in two mock circulatory loops and compared the performance to a frequently used centrifugal pump and a modified prototype of the M-Pump (the BioVAD).
Use of Venovenous Extracorporeal Life Support in Pediatric Patients for Cardiac Indications: A Review of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry
Venovenous extracorporeal life support appears to be an appropriate choice in some children with cardiac failure but better definition of this population is needed.
Transfusion of Older Stored Blood and Risk of Death: A Meta-Analysis
Based on available data, use of older stored blood is associated with a significantly increased risk of death.
Impact of Nurse-Initiated Preoperative Education on Postoperative Anxiety Symptoms and Complications after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Nurse-initiated preoperational education and counseling were associated with a reduced rate of perioperative complications and a reduced level of anxiety following CABG.