Abstract Aim To identify the factors associated with postoperative complications within the first 24 h among individuals who have undergone open-heart surgery. Design A cross-sectional study. Methods The participants were 192..
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Abstract Objective: To evaluate whether a machine learning algorithm (i.e. the “NightSignal” algorithm) can be used for the detection of postoperative complications prior to symptom onset after cardiothoracic surgery. Summary..
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Abstract Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hyperlactatemia, which leads to adverse clinical outcomes. No study has examined the effect of different clamping techniques on postoperative hyperlactatemia (PHL). Thus,..
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Abstract Background The optimal regimen for intravenous administration of intraoperative fluids remains unclear. Our goal was to analyze intraoperative crystalloid volume administration practices and their association with postoperative outcomes. Methods..
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Abstract Objectives Pulmonary dysfunction is a recognized postoperative complication that may be linked to use of cardiopulmonary bypass. The off-pump technique of coronary artery bypass aims to avoid some of..
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Abstract A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The clinical question investigated was: is low serum albumin associated with postoperative complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?..
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Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary complications are common after cardiac surgery and have been related to lung collapse during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). No consensus exists regarding the effects of maintaining mechanical..
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Abstract Background (CPB) induces a systemic inflammatory reaction that may contribute to . Preventing this reaction with steroids may improve outcomes. We performed a systematic review to evaluate the impact of..
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Background Various techniques have been employed for the early detection of perioperative cerebral ischaemia and hypoxia. Cerebral near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is increasingly used in this clinical scenario to monitor brain..
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