Protocol Based on Thromboelastograph (TEG) Out-Performs Physician Preference Using Laboratory Coagulation Tests to Guide Blood Replacement During and After Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study
This study compares administration according to physician's choice based on laboratory coagulation tests with application of a strict protocol based on the thromboelastograph (TEG).
Reconstituted Fresh Whole Blood Improves Clinical Outcomes Compared With Stored Component Blood Therapy for Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study compared the effects of reconstituted fresh whole blood against standard blood component therapy in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery.
Retrograde Autologous Priming and Allogeneic Blood Transfusions in Adults: A Meta-Analysis
A literature review and meta-analysis were undertaken to assess the clinical effectiveness of retrograde autologous priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to reduce allogeneic packed red blood transfusions in adult cardiac surgery.
Interleukin-6 May Predict Survival in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) differs from CPB in duration of days to weeks rather than hours. However, few studies have analyzed the levels of inflammatory mediators during ECMO treatment.
Outcome of Less Invasive Proximal Arch Replacement With Moderate Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Followed by Aggressive Rapid Re-Warming in Emergency Surgery for Type A Acute Aortic Dissection
The mid-term outcome of quick proximal arch replacement with moderate hypothermia followed by aggressive rapid re-warming in emergency surgery for type A acute aortic dissection (AAD) was assessed.
The Systemic Inflammatory Response in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: What is the Role of the Very Low Ejection Fraction (EF =/<30%)?
The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of severe left ventricular dysfunction on the activation of systemic inflammatory reaction during and after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Blood Management: A Primer for Clinicians
The purpose of this primer is to broaden the awareness of health care practitioners in terms of the risks versus benefits of blood transfusions, their economics, and alternative treatments.
Noninvasive Control of Adequate Cerebral Oxygenation During Low-Flow Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion on Adults and Infants in the Aortic Arch Surgery
Real-time readings of the regional oxygen saturation (rSO(2)) using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during the aortic arch surgery can provide an early detection of perfusion or oxygenation abnormalities
Cerebroprotective Effect of Piracetam in Patients Undergoing Coronary Bypass Surgery
We investigated the cerebroprotective effect of piracetam on cognitive performance in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass.
Economic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery With and Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Cost-Effectiveness and Quality-Adjusted Life Years in a Randomized Controlled Trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate the costs and health benefits of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with and without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Duration Is an Independent Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study was to determine if there is a direct relationship between the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB time [CPBT]) and postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.