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Please see below for the most recent posts to the blog:

Whole blood storage duration alters fibrinogen levels and thrombin formation

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Introduction: Whole blood resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock in trauma represents an opportunity to correct coagulopathy in trauma while also supplying red...

Hybrid extracorporeal cannulation for aortic root pseudoaneurysm re-operation: The role of a multidisciplinary team

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Introduction: Adequate cerebral protection for aortic reoperation is challenging and optimal technique is still controversial.

Preoperative Levosimendan in Patients With Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Objective: To verify the impact of preoperative levosimendan on patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction

Efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy for malignant pleural effusion: a meta-analysis

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy (IPHC) in treating malignant pleural effusion (MPE).

High reliability pediatric heart centers: Always working toward getting better

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Purpose of review: The purpose of this review is to examine high reliability through the lens of a contemporary pediatric heart center, noting that continuous...

The Risk Of Waiting Up To One Year For Cardiac Surgery

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Introduction: Cardiac disease is associated with a risk of death, both by the cardiac condition and by comorbidities. The waiting time for surgery begins with...

Retained intracardiac air in cardiovascular surgery: a re-visited problem

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract excerpt: Intracardiac air remains an unsolved problem in the realm of cardiac surgery, leading to embolic events encompassing conduction disturbance,...

Cardiopulmonary bypass for anesthetic management anterior medistinal teratoma: Case report

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Introduction and importance: Perioperative anesthetic management in cases of severe airway obstruction with positional symptoms can be associated with...

Predictive value of TCCD and regional cerebral oxygen saturation for detecting early postoperative brain injury

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Objective: This study aims to analyze the risk factors for early postoperative brain injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery and explore the...

Patients with uncontrolled hypertension subjected to cardiopulmonary bypass have altered coronary vasomotor responses to serotonin

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Background: We previously found that cardioplegic arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass are associated with altered coronary arteriolar response to serotonin in...

Hemadsorption to Contain Postoperative Cell-Free Hemoglobin and Haptoglobin Preservation for Extended Cardiopulmonary Bypass Time in Cardiac Surgery for Acute Kidney Injuries Prevention

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Introduction: Prevention of acute kidney injury during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is still a challenge and has been the object of numerous studies. The...

Use of Thromboelastography in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in a Patient With Factor Ⅴ Deficiency With Platelet Function Disorders: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract excerpt: Reports on cases of factor Ⅴ (FⅤ) deficiency complicated by platelet function disorders in patients undergoing cardiac surgery are rare, and...

Hybrid feature selection in a machine learning predictive model for perioperative myocardial injury in noncoronary cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Background: Perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) is associated with increased mobility and mortality after noncoronary cardiac surgery. However, limited...

Global Cardiac Surgery in Brazil: A Call to Action

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract: Global Cardiac Surgery is an innovative initiative with a focus on improving health outcomes and achieving healthcare equity for individuals...

Successful Recovery of Cardiac Function Following 20 min of a No-touch Period in a Donation After Circulatory Death: A Case Report

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Background: Withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) performed in the circulatory determination of death (DCD) donors leads to cardiac arrest, challenging...

Improved outcome with individualised antifibrinolytic therapy: what is the evidence?

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Summary: Viscoelastic haemostatic testing (VHT) has been used to determine hyperfibrinolysis and hypofibrinolysis. When modified by addition of tissue...

Bloodless Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah’s Witness: A Comprehensive Review

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract: This article explores the major challenges and specialized strategies involved in managing cardiovascular surgery patients who are Jehovah’s...

Artificial intelligence in surgery

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging in healthcare, yet applications in surgery remain relatively nascent. Here we review the integration...

Co-worker unprofessional behaviour and patient safety risks: an analysis of co-worker reports across eight Australian hospitals

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract excerpt: A key component of professional accountability programmes is online reporting tools that allow hospital staff to report co-worker...

Angiogenesis and Tissue Repair Depend on Platelet Dosing and Bioformulation Strategies Following Orthobiological Platelet-Rich Plasma Procedures: A Narrative Review

Published: Friday, June 28, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract excerpt: Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessel from existing vessels and is a critical first step in tissue repair following chronic...

ECLS: Teamwork matters: team situation awareness to build high-performing healthcare teams, a narrative review

Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Click here to access the article. Summary Excerpt: Healthcare today is the prerogative of teams rather than of individuals. In acute care domains such as anaesthesia, intensive care, and...

ECLS: Clinical Practice of Pre-Assembling and Storing of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Systems

Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Click here to access the article. Abstract: According to the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) guidelines, pre-assembled and already primed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation...

ECLS: What is the weakest point of a secured aortic cannula in central extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?

Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Click here to access the article. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare techniques for securing the aortic extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannula, using in vitro models.

ECLS: Pulmonary shunt in critical care: a practical approach with clinical scenarios

Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Click here to access the article. Background: Pulmonary shunt refers to the passage of venous blood into the arterial blood system bypassing the alveoli-blood gas exchange. Pulmonary shunt is...

ECLS: Physical Rehabilitation and Mobilization in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Life Support: A Systematic Review

Published: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Click here to access the article. Objectives: We planned to synthesize evidence examining the potential efficacy and safety of performing physical rehabilitation and/or mobilization (PR&M) in...

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