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Glycemic Control in Cardiac Surgery: Rationale and Current Evidence

Studies in cardiac surgical patients have shown an association of hyperglycemia with increased incidences of sepsis, mediastinitis, prolonged mechanical ventilation, cardiac arrhythmias and longer intensive care and hospital stay.

In Vivo Comparison Study of FDA-Approved Surface-Modifying Additives and Poly-2-Methoxyethylacrylate Circuit Surfaces Coatings During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

The purpose of this double-blind prospective and randomized study was to examine the effects of surface-modifying additives (SMAs) and poly-2-methoxyethylacrylate (PMEA) circuits on platelet count, platelet function (Sonoclot), postoperative chest tube drainage volume, peri- and postoperative blood product use, extubation time, and intensive care time.