The Reduction of Clinical Variability by Attention to Detail, Self-reflection, and a Little Mathematics (Video)

Improving Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Does Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Have a Role to Play?

The CDI ™ 500 (Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI) is an in-line blood gas monitoring device that has been used in clinical practice for over a decade. Few randomized studies have evaluated the value of this device with respect to improved perfusion management.

Comparison of Results of Autologous Versus Homologous Blood Transfusion in Open-Heart Surgery

The aim of this study was to determine a method to decrease the use of homologous blood during open heart surgery using a simple blood conservation protocol.