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Simulation-Based Training of Critical Events During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Importance of A Critical Events Checklist

Evaluation of critical events during simulated cardiopulmonary bypass shows that the scenario is realistic and relevant for clinical practice. Integrating a critical events checklist improves the probability of correct decision-making and shortens the correct decision time.

Balanced Forced-Diuresis as A Renal Protective Approach in Cardiac Surgery: Secondary Outcomes of Electrolyte Changes

Balanced forced-diuresis with the RG reduced AKI rates after on-pump cardiac surgery compared to controls. Although the RG group required higher doses of IV potassium replacement in the postoperative period, normal serum levels of potassium were maintained by appropriate intravenous potassium supplementation and the clinical outcomes between groups were similar.