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Expression and Significance of KIM-1, NGAL, and HO-1 in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Valve Replacement

Abstract Objective: To investigate the changes and significance of perioperative expression levels of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), neutrophil gelatinase-related lipocalin (NGAL), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in patients with acute kidney injury..

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Groundbreaking NIH Study Reveals: ECMO More Effective for Obese Patients than Previously Thought!

Abstract The escalating concern of obesity in the United States isn’t merely a statistic; it’s a palpable crisis. As of 2017-2018, the CDC noted that . The ramifications of this startling..

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Routine ECMO in AMICS Patients Not Protective: ECLS-SHOCK

Abstract In patients with acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMICS) who are slated to undergo early revascularization, routine use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) doesn’t reduce 30-day mortality. The..

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Standard calculations guide

(Thanks to Navin Kumar for letting us share) Preface: Working as a perfusionist is a highly challenging and rewardingcareer path. The educational standards are high, and theprofession appeals to those..

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A quality improvement initiative to increase adult ECMO decision-making abilities in a perfusion education program: The use of 3D ECMO…

Abstract Introduction Adult and pediatric ECMO procedures have been increasingly established as conventional life-saving modalities in critical care services across the world. Since 2017, a multidisciplinary team of program advisors..

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Validity and Utility of Early Parameters in TEG6s Platelet Mapping to Assess the Coagulation Status During Cardiovascular Surgery With Cardiopulmonary…

Abstract Background The aim of this retrospective observational study was to explore the early predictive parameters for maximum amplitude in the kaolin with heparinase (HKH) assay (MAHKH) of TEG6s Platelet Mapping..

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Adverse renal effects associated with cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with postoperative renal dysfunction, one of the most common complications of this surgical cohort. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with..

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Surgeons’ Leadership Style and Team Behavior in the Hybrid Operating Room

Abstract Objective:  This study aimed to assess the relationship between surgeons’ leadership style and team behavior in the hybrid operating room through video coding. Secondly, possible fluctuations possible fluctuations in leadership styles and team..

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Oxygen Delivery Thresholds During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Risk for Acute Kidney Injury

Abstract Background Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac surgery patients is multifactorial and associated with low oxygen delivery (DO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods Cardiac surgical patients undergoing full cardiopulmonary..

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Pro: Can We Use Artificial Intelligence-Derived Algorithms to Guide Patient Blood Management Decision-Making?

Abstract What are AI, Machine Learning, and Artificial Neural Networks? Medical publishing in AI has increased exponentially over the last few years.7 Artificial intelligence is a broad term that represents the..

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Con: Artificial Intelligence–Derived Algorithms to Guide Perioperative Blood Management Decision Making

Abstract Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the care that is given to patients; however, the predictive models created are only as good as the base data used in..

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Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

Abstract Aim of the Review: Improving rates of organ donation among patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who do not survive is an opportunity to save countless lives. The objectives of..

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Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons as a Framework to Evaluate Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management Skills of Resident Trainees

Abstract Background Nontechnical skills are critical in cardiac surgery but currently there is no formal paradigm to teach these in residency training. We investigated the use of the Nontechnical skills..

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Measuring what matters: refining our approach to quality indicators

Abstract Quality indicators are ubiquitous in healthcare and serve a variety of purposes for many different stakeholders. Few would question the value of monitoring the quality of care, but the..

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Efficacy and safety of carbon dioxide insufflation for brain protection for patients undergoing planned left-sided open heart valve surgery: protocol…

Abstract Introduction Brain injury is common following open heart valve surgery. Carbon dioxide insufflation (CDI) has been proposed to reduce the incidence of brain injury by reducing the number of air..

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Machine learning using institution-specific multi-modal electronic health records improves mortality risk prediction for cardiac surgery patients

Abstract Background The Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk scores are widely used to assess risk of morbidity and mortality in specific cardiac surgeries but may not perform optimally in all..

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Cytokine adsorption correlates with lower circulating nucleosomes and is associated with decreased primary graft dysfunction

Abstract Elevated levels of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have been reported in primary graft dysfunction, making methods to reduce or remove them highly valuable. The mechanisms behind primary graft dysfunction..

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Five commercial ‘depth of anaesthesia’ monitors provide discordant clinical recommendations in response to identical emergence-like EEG signals

Abstract Background ‘Depth of anaesthesia’ monitors claim to measure hypnotic depth during general anaesthesia from the EEG, and clinicians could reasonably expect agreement between monitors if presented with the same..

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Unleashing the Power of Gamification

Curious about why we chose to develop a video game instead of a mere online simulator? We receive this question frequently, so let us share with you a few compelling..

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The use of artificial intelligence for automating or semi-automating biomedical literature analyses: A scoping review

Abstract Objective Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is a decision-making process based on the conscious and judicious use of the best available scientific evidence. However, the exponential increase in the amount of..

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Nonischemic Donor Heart Preservation: New Milestone in Heart Transplantation History

Abstract Heart transplantation is considered the gold standard for the treatment of advanced end-stage heart failure. However, standard donors after brain death are decreasing, whereas patients on the heart transplant waitlist are..

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Technical considerations for percutaneous pulmonary artery cannulation for mechanical circulatory support

Abstract Objectives Percutaneous pulmonary artery cannulas, used as inflow for left ventricular venting or as outflow for right ventricular mechanical circulatory support, are easily and rapidly deployable with transesophageal and..

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Recommendations for developing effective and safe paediatric and congenital heart disease services in low-income and middle-income countries: a public health…

Abstract The global burden of paediatric and congenital heart disease (PCHD) is substantial. We propose a novel public health framework with recommendations for developing effective and safe PCHD services in low-income..

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Application of 1,000 fps High-Speed Angiography to In-Vitro Hemodynamic Evaluation of Left Ventricular Assist Device Outflow Graft Configurations

Abstract Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)–induced hemodynamics are characterized by fast-moving flow with large variations in velocity, making quantitative assessments difficult with existing imaging methods. This study demonstrates the ability of..

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Using Cardiohelp, Quadrox, and Nautilus Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenators as Vascular Access for Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, and Plasmapheresis: A…

Abstract The use of intermittent hemodialysis (iHD), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), along with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is..

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Ultrafiltration in cardiac surgery: Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background:   Ultrafiltration is used with cardiopulmonary bypass to reduce the effects of hemodilution and restore electrolyte balance. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze the effect..

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Analysis of perioperative corticosteroid therapy in children undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The advantages and disadvantages of using corticosteroids in children undergoing cardiac surgery is still contentious. To examine how perioperative corticosteroids affect postoperative mortality and clinical outcomes in pediatric cardiac..

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A norepinephrine weaning strategy using dynamic arterial elastance is associated with reduction of acute kidney injury in patients with vasoplegia…

Abstract Study objective To evaluate the impact of a dynamic arterial elastance guided  weaning strategy on the occurrence of  (AKI) in  with  after cardiac surgery. Design A post-hoc analysis of a monocentric . Setting A..

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Timing of elective surgery and risk assessment after SARS-CoV-2 infection: an update

Abstract The impact of vaccination and new SARS-CoV-2 variants on peri-operative outcomes is unclear. We aimed to update previously published consensus recommendations on timing of elective surgery after SARS-CoV-2 infection..

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The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: The use of mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation

Abstract Objective The use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in lung transplantation has been steadily increasing over the prior decade, with evolving strategies for incorporating support in the preoperative, intraoperative,..

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