Randomized Controlled Trial of Pericardial Blood Processing With a Cell-Saving Device on Neurologic Markers in Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The present study tested the hypothesis that processing of pericardial shed blood with a cell-saving device during cardiopulmonary bypass would significantly decrease serum levels of protein S100B, and improve brain oxygen saturation and neurologic outcome, all markers of brain injury in elderly patients.
Intermittent Pressure Augmentation During Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion Under Moderate Hypothermia Provides Adequate Neuroprotection: An Experimental Study
For cerebral protection during aortic surgery, we introduced a novel retrograde cerebral perfusion method with intermittent pressure augmentation.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management and Neurologic Outcomes: An Evidence-Based Appraisal of Current Practices
Neurologic complications after cardiac surgery are of growing importance for an aging surgical population. In this review, we provide a critical appraisal of the impact of current cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management strategies on neurologic complications.
The Hemodynamic Effects of Methylene Blue When Administered at the Onset of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In this study we examined the hemodynamic effects of methylene blue (MB), an inhibitor of guanylate cyclase, administered during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to patients taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
A Novel Antidote-Controlled Anticoagulant Reduces Thrombin Generation and Inflammation and Improves Cardiac Function in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Here we demonstrate that an anticoagulant aptamer-antidote pair targeting factor IXa can replace heparin and protamine in a porcine CPB model and also limit the adverse effects on thrombin generation, inflammation, and cardiac physiology associated with heparin and protamine use.
Factors Predicting Loss and Gain of Red Cell Volume in Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study has been designed to analyse what peri-operative variables may be associated with loss or gain in RCV due to bleeding or transfusion.
International Perfusion Journal Vol. 2 No. 6
Table of Contents: IntroductionReview of Empty Venous Line Technique with Gerard Meyers Empty Venous Line Technique, a Supporting View John Brooks, Chief […]
Whole-Body Perfusion under Moderate-Degree Hypothermia during Aortic Arch Repair
We report our operative and postoperative outcomes for cases of aortic arch replacement using whole-body perfusion during aortic reconstruction under 28 degrees C moderate hypothermia.
Hemodynamic Effects of Cardiotomy Suction Blood
We investigated the effect of cardiotomy suction blood on systemic vascular resistance in vivo and whether cell-saver processing of suction blood affects the vascular response.
Plasma Cefazolin Levels During Cardiovascular Surgery: Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Profound Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
We sought to assess the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass and profound hypothermic circulatory arrest on plasma cefazolin levels administered for antimicrobial prophylaxis in cardiovascular surgery.
Hyperglycemia is a Marker for Poor Outcome in the Postoperative Pediatric Cardiac Patient
The goal of this study was to determine whether hyperglycemia in the postoperative period was associated with increased morbidity or mortality.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: An Update of the Liverpool Experience
We report our experience in supporting pediatric cardiac surgical patients with intra-aortic balloon pumping.