Reduction of Hemodilution in Small Adults Undergoing Open Heart Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
Given that there is an association between the degree of hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and postoperative complications, patients-outcome might be improved if the nadir hematocrit concentration is kept within an optimal range.
Effects of Zero-Balanced Ultrafiltration on Procalcitonin and Respiratory Function After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
has been suggested that high-volume, zero-balanced ultrafiltration (ZBUF) facilitates clearance of inflammatory mediators and improves post-operative pulmonary function.
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump-induced Pulsatile Flow Reduces Coagulative and Fibrinolytic Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study is to evaluate if a simple intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)-induced pulsatile perfusion reduces activation of coagulative system during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Influence of Early Re-infusion of Autologous Shed Mediastinal Blood on Clinical Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of collected and re-infused autologous shed mediastinal blood on a patient's postoperative course.
Coagulation Monitoring: Current Techniques and Clinical Use of Viscoelastic Point-of-Care Coagulation Devices
Perioperative monitoring of blood coagulation is critical to better understand causes of hemorrhage, to guide hemostatic therapies, and to predict the risk of bleeding during the consecutive anesthetic or surgical procedures.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Recommendations in Adults: The Northern New England Experience
We examined CPB practice among 3597 adult patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting surgery from January 2004 to June 2005.
Evaluation of the i-STAT Point-of-Care Analyzer in Critically Ill Adult Patients
During a 3-month period, 48 blood samples from patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and 42 blood samples from non-cardiac patients who needed intensive care treatment were analyzed on both the i- STAT analyzer (CPB and non-CPB mode, respectively) and our laboratory analyzers (RapidLab 865/Sysmex XE-2100 instrument).
Factors That Influence the Ability to Perform Autologous Priming
The purpose of this study was to determine which factors impact the ability to perform autologous priming (AP) of the extracorporeal circuit.
Indiana Supreme Court Tells Cardiac Surgeon to Pay Up
A $325,000 judgment was appropriate compensation for an argument between a so-called "workplace bully" and a co-worker, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Use of Leukocyte-Depleting Filters During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Review
This article will review some of the most recent literature, ∼40 papers published within the past 10 years, regarding the use of leukocyte-depleting filters during CPB and its effectiveness in preserving organ function.
Arterial Line Filters Ranked for Gaseous Micro-Emboli Separation Performance: An In Vitro Study
Arterial line filters (ALFs) are arguably the most important component in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit to protect the patient from gaseous macro- and micro-emboli (GME) originating in the perfusion circuit.
What is the Role of Different Cardioplegic Solutions in the Perioperative Immune Response During Cardiac Surgery?
We tested the hypothesis that surgical trauma is the main factor determining the perioperative immune response and that, therefore, the use of different cardioplegic solutions, as previously discussed, did not influence the perioperative immune response.