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Hyperlactatemia of Dialysis-Dependent Patients After Cardiac Surgery Impacts on In-Hospital Mortality: A Two-Center Retrospective Study

In dialysis-dependent patients after cardiac surgery, the early-onset of a maximum arterial lactate concentration of > 4.5 mmol/L was significantly associated with in-hospital mortality.

A Solution for Global Hygienic Challenges Regarding the Application of Heater-Cooler Systems in Cardiac Surgery

Our paper describes a novel, effective and easy to handle disinfection method for the above problematics without utilising hazardous chemicals. The method’s technical principle is electrolysis, resulting in drinking water quality regarding the analysed germs in the worldwide most commonly utilised heater-cooler device. The main aim of the study was to prove the efficacy and reliability of the device cleansing process. Furthermore, the economic impact of the novel method was evaluated.