Relationships Among Haemoglobin Level, Packed Red Cell Transfusion and Clinical Outcomes in Patients After Cardiac Surgery
To identify associations among haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations, blood transfusions, and clinical outcomes in patients after cardiac surgery, especially in those who undergo valve replacement or bypass surgery.
The STS and ICEBP: What is the ICEBP’s Role in the Registry Business? (Video)
Doland Likosky discusses the ICEBP's role is setting up an independant perfusion registry (29 minutes).
Twin Brothers of Different Mothers: ECMO & CPB (Video)
Dr. Michael Hines talks about the origins of ECMO and CPB and what the future may hold (48 minutes).
Blood Transfusions Double risk of infection for Heart Bypass Patients
Heart bypass patients who receive blood transfusions are twice as likely to develop an infection after their operation, a new study shows.
VAD Accidents: Could Simulation Prevent Newer Technology Errors (Video)
David Fitzerald shares his knowledge on the role of simulation in VAD education and training (35 minutes).
Bicarbonate-Buffered Ultrafiltration During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Prevents Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance Disturbances
We tested the hypothesis of whether bicarbonate-buffered hemofiltration of the priming solution minimizes electrolyte and acid-base disturbances during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass and whether bicarbonate-buffered hemofiltration performed during cardiopulmonary bypass could reduce cytokine levels.
The Effects of Normoxic Versus Hyperoxic Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response in Cyanotic Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigates the effects of controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and organ function in children undergoing repair of cyanotic congenital heart defects.
A New De-Airing Technique that Reduces Systemic Microemboli During Open Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Study
We have evaluated a new technique of cardiac de-airing that is aimed at a) minimizing air from entering into the pulmonary veins by opening both pleurae and allowing lungs to collapse and b) flushing out residual air from the lungs by staged cardiac filling and lung ventilation.
Bivalirudin Anticoagulation During Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Experience in 141 Patients
Here, we report our single-center experience with bivalirudin anticoagulation in "on-pump" and "off-pump" cardiac surgery in a large number of patients with and without heparin antibodies.
What Goes Around Comes Around: Understanding Polymer Fatigue in the Roller Head Raceway (Video)
Allision Spiwak, program director at Ohio State University, discusses polymer fatigue in the roller head raceway (43 minutes).
The CVOR POC Lab: A Look at Most Cited Deficiencies and Agency Updates (Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic guides us through the rules and regulations surrounding point of care testing in the cardiac OR (39 minutes).