Effects of Magnesium Sulphate on Postoperative Coagulation, Measured by Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM(®)).
Intra-operative infusion of magnesium sulphate seems to attenuate postoperative hypercoagulability by maintaining magnesium levels at the upper limit of the normal range.
Fibrinogen Concentrate Therapy in Complex Cardiac Surgery
This study reports the initial clinical use of fibrinogen concentrate in complex cardiac surgery.
Processed Residual Pump Blood in Cardiac Surgery: The Processed Residual Blood in Cardiac Surgery Trial
Ultrafiltration of residual CPB volume in adults undergoing isolated CABG surgery does not reduce the need for transfusion or bleeding.
Prolonged Central Venous Desaturation Measured by Continuous Oximetry is Associated with Adverse Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
We demonstrate that ScvO₂ desaturations by continuous oximetry are associated with major adverse events in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Effect of Fresh Red Blood Cell Transfusions on Clinical Outcomes in Premature, Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants: The ARIPI Randomized Trial
In this trial, the use of fresh RBCs compared with standard blood bank practice did not improve outcomes in premature, very low-birth-weight infants requiring a transfusion.
Acute Neurological Complications after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Still a Long Way to Go
Our incidence of neurological complications after cardiac surgery is similar to that previously described.
The Efficacy of Parecoxib on Systemic Inflammatory Response Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Cardiac Surgery
Intraoperative parecoxib attenuated systemic inflammatory response associated with CPB during cardiac surgery and lowered the biochemical markers of myocardial injury.
Microparticles from Stored Red Blood Cells Activate Neutrophils and Cause Lung Injury after Hemorrhage and Resuscitation
The presence of MPs in stored units can be associated with adverse effects, including lung injury, after transfusion.
Decreased Coronary Microvascular Reactivity after Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus
Uncontrolled diabetes is associated with endothelium-dependent and -independent vascular dysfunction of coronary arterioles.
Preservation Solution Supplemented with Biliverdin Prevents Lung Cold Ischaemia/Reperfusion Injury
This study demonstrates that the exposure of the lung grafts to BV during cold storage can impart potent cytoprotective effects to lung cold ischaemia/reperfusion injury and significantly improve the lung graft function following extended cold preservation and transplantation by the mechanism of a reduction in oxidative injury and following inflammatory events.
Haemostatic Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients with Decreased Platelet Function: Comparison of Fibrinogen Concentrate with Allogeneic Blood Products
Fibrinogen concentrate administration increased the fibrin clot quality and helped achieve haemostasis.
Increased Long-Term Mortality with Plasma Transfusion after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This study explores the relation between the transfusion of different blood components and long-term mortality.