Feasibility of Initiating Extracorporeal Life Support During Mechanical Chest Compression CPR: A Porcine Pilot Study
Mechanical chest compression may be a suitable therapeutic bridge to the installation of ECMO and does not interfere with ECMO catheter placement.
The Role of Echocardiography in the Management of Patients Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Although there are extensive published data regarding ECMO, particularly in the pediatric population, there is a paucity of data outlining the role of echocardiography in guiding the management of adult patients supported by ECMO.
Selenium Blood Concentrations in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery and Receiving Perioperative Sodium Selenite Administration
Despite preemptive high-dose sodium-selenite administration, cardiac surgical patients experienced a significant decrease in circulating selenium levels on the first postoperative day.
Impact of Warm Ischemia Time on Survival after Heart Transplantation
This study has demonstrated a reduced survival in heart transplant recipients with increased WIT.
Use of Modified Ultrafiltration in Adults Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated with Inflammatory Modulation and Less Postoperative Blood Loss: A Randomized and Controlled Study
Use of MUF was associated with increased inflammatory response, reduced blood loss, and less blood transfusions in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Leukocyte Filtration of Blood Cardioplegia Attenuates Myocardial Damage and Inflammation
cLkF during blood cardioplegia attenuates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury and reduces perioperative leakage of TnI, lactate and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Early Experiences with Miniaturized Extracorporeal Life-Support in the Catheterization Laboratory
Miniaturized ECMO systems can be safe and highly effective in restoring circulation and gas exchange in patients with cardiocirculatory failure in the cath-lab.
A Perioperative Infusion of Sodium Bicarbonate Does Not Improve Renal Function in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Routine perioperative administration of sodium bicarbonate failed to improve postoperative renal function in a large population of cardiac surgical patients.
Patient Safety Reporting Systems: Sustained Quality Improvement Using a Multidisciplinary Team and “Good Catch” Awards
A multidisciplinary team's analysis and mitigation of hazards identified in a patient safety reporting process entailed positive recognition with a Good Catch award, education of practitioners, and long-term follow-up.
Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The incidence of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery ranges from 7.7% to 28.1% in different studies, probably in relation to the criteria adopted to define AKI.
Left Atrial Decompression During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Left Ventricular Failure in Children: Current Strategy and Clinical Outcomes
Earlier timing of LA decompression appeared to be associated with a high probability of weaning from ECMO and reasonable LV functional recovery.
Diagnosis of Infection in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case-Control Study
Traditional and emerging inflammatory biomarkers, especially if compounded in the procalcitonin and C-reactive protein combined assay, can aid in the diagnosis of infection in patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.