Predisposing and Precipitating Factors Associated With Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center: A Pilot Retrospective Analysis
These findings in VA patients generally are similar to those observed in the civilian population despite the differences between these cohorts.
The Effect of Restrictive Versus Liberal Transfusion Strategies on Longer-Term Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
In adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery, a restrictive transfusion strategy reduces RBC transfusion without impacting mortality rate or the incidence of other perioperative complications.
Standards and Best Practice for Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution: Evidence-based Consensus Recommendations
The recommendations developed by this expert panel may help guide the management and inclusion of ANH as an evidence and consensus-based blood conservation modality.
In Vitro Recovery of Sufentanil, Midazolam, Propofol, and Methylprednisolone in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Systems
The present in vitro experiment with neonatal, infant, and pediatric CPB systems shows a variable recovery of routinely used drugs with significant differences between drugs, but not between system categories (with the exception of propofol).
Perioperative Anemia Management as Part of PBM in Cardiac Surgery – A Narrative Updated Review
The World Health Organization has urged all Member States to implement PBM.
Fetal Cardiac Interventions: Where Do We Stand?
Fetal cardiac intervention (FCI) is a novel and evolving technique that allows for in utero treatment of a subset of congenital heart disease.
Neuroprotective Effect of Low Mean Arterial Pressure on Postoperative Cognitive Deficit Attenuated by Prolonged Coronary Artery Bypass Time: A Meta-Analysis
The neuroprotective effect of low MAP on POCD was attenuated by the prolonged CPB time.
Effect and Safety of 4% Albumin in the Treatment of Cardiac Surgery Patients: Study Protocol for the Randomized, Double-Blind, Clinical ALBICS (ALBumin In Cardiac Surgery) Trial
The findings of this study will provide new evidence regarding efficacy and safety of albumin solution in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB.
Cognitive Engineering to Improve Patient Safety and Outcomes in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Improved understanding of the cognitive basis of preventable medical errors offers the opportunity to develop new strategies to prevent and mitigate human errors in cardiothoracic surgery.
Epiaortic Ultrasound to Prevent Stroke in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
When manipulation of the ascending aorta is planned, EAU is effective in guiding the surgical strategy to reduce the risk for embolic stroke in these patients.
Hyperlactatemia during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Risk Factors and Impact on Surgical Results with a Focus on the Long-Term Outcome
Correction of risk factors for hyperlactatemia, together with prompt detection and correction of this condition, may control complications and improve outcome.
The Experience of Early Extubation After Paediatric Congenital Heart Surgery in a Chinese Hospital
Patients with early extubation had a lower reintubation rate and nasal continuous positive airway pressure rate, and a shorter length of stay in the ICU and hospital.