Improving Perioperative Brain Health: An Expert Consensus Review of Key Actions for The Perioperative Care Team

Real-Time Data Acquisition and Alerts May Reduce Reaction Time and Improve Perfusionist Performance During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Delayed perfusionist identification and reaction to abnormal clinical situations has been reported to contribute to increased mortality and morbidity

The Effect of Zero-Balanced Ultrafiltration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on S100b Release and Cognitive Function

Zero-balanced ultrafiltration (ZBUF) might reduce the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by removing inflammatory mediators.

Platelet Function Predicts Myocardial Damage in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction

Patients with STEMI have significantly enhanced platelet function when measured under high shear rates. CADP-CT is an independent predictor of the severity of MI, as measured by markers of cardiac necrosis. Measurement of platelet function with the PFA-100 may help in the risk stratification of patients presenting with MI.