Plasma Leakage of Oxygenators in ECMO Depends on the Type of Oxygenator and on Patient Variables
This study was conducted to identify the causes of plasma leakage of oxygenators in extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Plasma Leakage of Oxygenators in ECMO Depends on the Type of Oxygenator and on Patient Variables
This study was conducted to identify the causes of plasma leakage of oxygenators in extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Hemodynamics in Off-Pump Surgery: Normal Versus Compromised Preoperative Left Ventricular Function
Since cardiocirculatory collapse could be induced by heart displacement in this group of patients at high risk, a greater pathophysiologic understanding of the hemodynamic derangements occurring in such patients is needed.
Augmentation of Abdominal Organ Perfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass With a Novel Intra-Aortic Pulsatile Catheter Pump
This study was undertaken to examine the efficiency of a novel pulsatile catheter pump on pulsatility and its effect on abdominal organ perfusion during CPB.
Determinants and Prognosis of Myocardial Damage After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Although electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography suggest transmural infarction, myocardial damage and the quality of myocardial protection are not recognized unless troponin I (TnI) is assessed.
The Safety and Efficacy of “Bloodless” Cardiac Surgery
By applying the numerous reported blood conservation strategies for the management of patients presenting for cardiac surgery, we can preserve our dwindling blood resources and help alleviate some of the direct costs of blood as well as the indirect costs of treating noninfectious and infectious complications of transfusion.
Application of Dynamic Bubble Trap in Coronary Artery Bypass With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: An Initial Study
To investigate the effectiveness of dynamic bubble trap (DBT) on air microbubble elimination from both the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit and middle cerebral arteries, and evaluate its possible impact on blood cells and coagulatory function.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Stem Cell Transplant: Clinical Decision-Making in the Absence of Evidence
Case report of a 13-yr-old patient after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplant for stage III neuroblastoma with sepsis and hemodynamic instability who survived to discharge after a 6-day course of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support.
Reinfusion of Aspirated Pericardial Blood During CPB
Usually, cotton laparotomy sponges are discarded when they become blood soaked. During bypass surgery, however, they are often wrung out into the pericardial sac and the contents of the sac are aspirated into the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit.
Beneficial Effect of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Cardiovascular Surgery
The efficacy of acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) in avoiding homologous blood transfusion (HBT) during cardiovascular surgery remains controversial. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of ANH on blood transfusion requirements during open cardiovascular surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Recombinant Factor VIIa (NovoSeven) as a Hemostatic Agent After Surgery For Aongenital Heart Disease
We present our experience with rFVIIa treatment for uncontrolled bleeding after open-heart surgery in five pediatric patients.
Recombinant Factor VIIa (NovoSeven) as a Hemostatic Agent After Surgery For Aongenital Heart Disease
We present our experience with rFVIIa treatment for uncontrolled bleeding after open-heart surgery in five pediatric patients.