Tranexamic Acid and Perioperative Bleeding in Children
Perioperative bleeding and blood product transfusion are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Comparison of Two Cardiopulmonary Bypass Strategies With a Miniaturized Tubing System: a Propensity Score–based Analysis
The existing cardiopulmonary bypass tubing system has already been significantly improved in our hospital by reducing the priming volume; thus, we further employed a new cardiopulmonary bypass strategy in children based on a miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Life-threatening Massive Pulmonary Embolism
In massive pulmonary embolism (PE) with circulatory collapse or with cardiac arrest, treatment can be difficult.
Effectiveness of Magnesium in Preventing Shivering in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Clinical trials regarding the antishivering effect of perioperative magnesium have produced inconsistent results.
Genetic Variation in the Glucocorticoid Receptor and Psychopathology After Dexamethasone Administration in Cardiac Surgery Patients
The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist dexamethasone is frequently used for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Fibrinogen Concentrate as an Alternative to Cryoprecipitate in a Postcardiopulmonary Transfusion Algorithm in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Infants undergoing cardiac surgery are at risk for bleeding and massive transfusion due to an immature coagulation system, complex surgeries, and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) effects.
Del Nido Cardioplegia is Safe and Effective Myocardial Protection in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Single Center Experience
Del Nido cardioplegia gains increasing popularity among adult cardiac surgeons.
Peritoneal Dialysis in Pediatric Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients
We determined the prevalence of acute kidney injury requiring peritoneal dialysis (PD), the factors associated with early PD initiation, prolonged PD and mortality among pediatric postoperative cardiac surgical patients.
Analysis of the Critical Determinants of Renal Medullary Oxygenation
We previously developed a three-dimensional computational model of oxygen transport in the renal medulla.
Perfusion Management of Aortic Balloon Occlusion Technique in Total Arch Replacement With Frozen Elephant Trunk
To ensure both cerebral and lower body perfusion during total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk, aortic balloon occlusion technique has been applied in some cases at our institute.
Establishing an ECMO Program in a Developing Country: Challenges and Lessons Learned
The ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center was established in November 2015 as the first program serving adult and pediatric population in a low-resource setting.
Accumulations of von Willebrand Factor Within ECMO Oxygenators: Potential Indicator of Coagulation Abnormalities in Critically Ill Patients?
Clot formation within membrane oxygenators (MOs) remains a critical problem during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).