Somanetics Cerebral Oximetry

Timely Use of a CentriMag Heart Assist Device Improves Survival in Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock

We compared our experience with the CentriMag left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for patients with PCS at two time periods: in the operating room (OR) after unsuccessful weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and after transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU).

Intraoperative Cell Salvage During Radical Prostatectomy: A Safe Technique for Jehovah’s Witnesses

Radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) is an operation historically associated with the potential for significant blood loss. Patients who refuse a blood transfusion, such as Jehovah’s witnesses, may be only offered radiation therapy as potentially curative treatment for prostate cancer because of the potential for a transfusion.