Abstract Introduction Blood lactate level (LL) is a useful predictor of physiological issues during extracorporeal circulation (ECC) treatment. To determine variations in LL depending on the hemocompatible coatings used for..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES To investigate the sterility and biocompatibility of a stored open-reservoir cardiopulmonary bypass circuit maintained on standby. METHODS A total of four cardiopulmonary bypass circuits were assembled, primed and..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES To investigate the sterility and biocompatibility of a stored open-reservoir cardiopulmonary bypass circuit maintained on standby. METHODS A total of four cardiopulmonary bypass circuits were assembled, primed and..
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