Volatile Anesthetics versus Propofol for Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
In adults undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, the class of volatile anesthetics was superior to propofol with regard to long-term mortality, as well as to many secondary outcomes indicating myocardial protection.
Impact of Intraoperative Cell Salvage on Blood Coagulation Factor Concentrations in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Physicians need to consider adequate management of coagulation in patients with major blood loss and the need of large volumes of RBC transfusion.
Incident Reporting in Perfusion: Current Perceptions on PIRS-2
The open access ANZCP PIRS-2 voluntary incident reporting in perfusion was widely viewed as relevant and beneficial to both individual practice and to team performance.
Water Condensation and Gas Exchange Correlation in Different Models and Fibers of Blood Oxygenators: “How Can We Improve Performance?”
Results of this study show an inversely proportional correlation between gas exchange and condensation in statistically significant values during the use of normothermia and a reduction in oxygenation performance, in polypropylene and polymethylpentene fiber oxygenators.
Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery Is Associated With an Increase in the Total Cost of the Hospital Stay
The impact of a bleeding event on the cost of cardiac surgery is substantial.
Laboratory Abnormalities in Patients with COVID-2019 Infection
The aim of this article is to provide a brief overview on the most frequent laboratory abnormalities encountered in patients with COVID-2019 infection.
Prominent Changes in Blood Coagulation of Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The coagulation function in patients with SARS-CoV-2 is significantly deranged compared with healthy people, but monitoring D-dimer and FDP values may be helpful for the early identification of severe cases.
Clinical Characteristics of Patients Who Died of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in China
The results of this case series show that only approximately one-fifth of patients who died of COVID-19 received invasive mechanical ventilation and further aggressive respiratory support prior to death, indicating that many patients had delayed intubation.
COVID-19: Consider Cytokine Storm Syndromes and Immunosuppression
We recommend identification and treatment of hyperinflammation using existing, approved therapies with proven safety profiles to address the immediate need to reduce the rising mortality.
Hemorrhagic Problem Among the Patients With COVID-19: Clinical Summary of 41 Thai Infected Patients
It is recommended that the practitioner should recognize that hemorrhagic problem might be an initial presentation of COVID-19. Also, investigation and follow-up for possible hemorrhagic problem in patient with COVID-19 is recommended.
Emergency Restructuring of a General Surgery Residency Program During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic The University of Washington Experience
Surgical resident team restructuring is critical during a pandemic to optimize patient care and ensure the well-being and vitality of the resident workforce while ensuring the entire workforce is not compromised.
Optimizing the Trade-off Between Learning and Doing in a Pandemic
There is a need to do (treat patients) and learn (test therapies) at the same time—they are intertwined endeavors. An integrated approach of learning while doing is essential.