Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Pediatric Cardiac Patients
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has been shown to improve survival after in-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest.
Leukocyte Filtration Improves Pulmonary Function and Reduces the Need for Postoperative Non-Invasive Ventilation
Leukocyte depletion (LD) has been reported to reduce inflammatory damage during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Emergency Circulatory Support in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Patients in Remote Institutions: A Pilot Study (The Cardiac-RESCUE Program).
Offering local ECMO support appears feasible in a majority of RCS patients hospitalized in remote hospitals.
Colloids in the Intensive Care Unit
There are minimal differences in outcome between crystalloids and hypo-oncotic or iso-oncotic albumin for fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis; in select populations, such as patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the use of iso-oncotic albumin may confer a survival advantage and should be considered a first-line alternative.
Venovenous Cannulation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using a Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheter in Neonates
The dual-lumen bicaval catheter can be safely used in neonates with minimal complications and is our preferred method for VV-ECMO support in the neonatal population.
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
Although postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO support is associated with high morbidity and mortality, the long-term survival rate is acceptable.
Characterization of Non-Technical Skills in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: Communication Patterns
Communication is very frequent in paediatric cardiac surgery and shows a complex pattern.
Outcomes After Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy for Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock: A Single-Center Experience
We assessed the short-term outcomes and predictors of 30-d mortality in patients requiring temporary, peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiac failure.
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Lung Failure in Adults
Modern vv-ECMO is an excellent treatment in patients with severe ALF and should be more liberally used.
Contemporary Outcomes for Surgical Mitral Valve Repair: A Benchmark for Evaluating Emerging Mitral Valve Technology
The emergence of transcatheter approaches to mitral valve (MV) repair has focused attention on outcomes after surgical MV repair.
On-pump and Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Left Main Stem Disease: A Propensity Score Analysis
This study compared safety and efficacy between off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB), a relatively new technique, and conventional on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CCAB) in patients with left main stem disease.
High Postoperative Blood Levels of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor are Associated with Less Organ Dysfunction in Patients after Cardiac Surgery
Elevated postoperative MIF levels are inversely correlated with organ dysfunction in patients after cardiac surgery.