Extubation during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults: An International Qualitative Study on Experts’ Opinions
Highlights In all, 14 adult-ECMO experts participated in four focus groups and two interviews Seven themes were identified in this qualitative multidisciplinary […]
Esmolol in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In the present trial, esmolol as a cardioplegia adjuvant enhanced postoperative cardiac performance but did not reduce a composite endpoint of prolonged intensive care unit stay and/or mortality.
Changing of Haemostatic System in A Pig Model During Different Types of Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
Moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest is more suitable for patients with coagulation dysfunction. We believe the application of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest should pay more attention to changes in coagulation rather than the anticoagulation pathway. Extrinsic coagulation factor supplementation is more effective after deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.
The Dynamics of Heparin-Binding Protein in Cardiothoracic Surgery—A Pilot Study
The usefulness of HBP for predicting postoperative infections in cardiothoracic surgery should be investigated in future studies.
Effect of Prolonged Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Heparin, and Protamine on Platelet: A Small-Group Study
Our findings demonstrate that protamine given after CPB plays a central role in PD and count decrease.
Feeding Intolerance and Risk of Poor Outcome in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Thus, the incidence of FI within seven days of EN after CPB was high, which was associated with a poor prognosis.
Outcomes after Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Preoperative insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump was not associated with a lower 30-day mortality or reduced length of postoperative hospital stay compared to intraoperative insertion.
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery without Blood Transfusion; Is It Possible?
Triple combination technique is safe and cost-effective in coronary artery bypass surgery. We think that most of the patients could be operated without blood transfusion with this technique.
Retrograde Autologous Priming in Cardiac Surgery: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Based on the pooled results of the available literature, RAP is associated with a significant reduction in intraoperative and whole hospital allogeneic red cell transfusion. Use of RAP may prevent hemodilution of cardiac surgical patients and thus, lessen transfusions. Additional high-quality prospective studies are necessary to determine the ideal priming volume necessary to confer the greatest benefit without incurring organ injury.
Variability in Anesthesia Models of Care in Cardiac Surgery
Given that anesthesia is proven to have an influence on the outcome of cardiac procedures, this study indicates the opportunity to further study how this variability influences outcomes and to identify best practices.
Low Tidal Volume Mechanical Ventilation Against No Ventilation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Heart Surgery (MECANO): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Among patients undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB, continuation of low tidal volume ventilation was not superior to no ventilation during CPB with respect to postoperative complications, including death, early respiratory failure, ventilation support beyond day 2, and reintubation.
Methodologic Considerations on Four Cardiovascular Interventions Trials With Contradictory Results
As shown by the comparative analysis of NOBLE and EXCEL and MITRA-FR and COAPT, changes in study design, outcome definitions, and patient population can markedly affect the outcome of randomized clinical trials.