Fluid Balance as an Early Indicator of Acute Kidney Injury in CV Surgery
We hypothesized that positive fluid balance (FB) is the result of intraoperative kidney injury and associated renal vasoconstriction, and therefore may be an early clinical indicator of acute kidney injury (AKI).
Use of Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Excessive Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery
Administration of low-dose of PCC significantly decreased postoperative bleeding after CPB.
Changes in Anti-Heat Shock Protein 27 Antibody and C-Reactive Protein Levels Following Cardiac Surgery and their Association with Cardiac Function in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiopulmonary bypass had no significant effect on the induction of changes in anti-Hsp27 levels.
Effect of Hospital Culture on Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Procedures
We sought to quantitate the contribution of hospital influence on individual surgeons' transfusion practices.
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.
Effects of Pre-Storage Leukoreduction on Stored Red Blood Cells Signaling: A Time-Course Evaluation from Shape to Proteome
The introduction of pre-storage leukoreduction in the preparation of standard RBCs intended for transfusion provided significant improvement in the quality of labile products and their post transfusion viability and effects, although the literature data are controversial.
Insufflation of Hydrogen Gas Restrains the Inflammatory Response of Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Rat Model
We suggest that H(2) insufflation is a possible new potential therapy for counteracting CPB-induced systemic inflammation.
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.
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.