Abstract Regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) is used to monitor cerebral perfusion with emerging evidence that optimization of rSO2 may improve neurological and non-neurological outcomes. To manipulate rSO2 an understanding of the..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are used frequently in pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. To improve data-driven transfusion decision-making in the..
Read MoreHYPOTHERMIC CIRCULATORY arrest combined with selective cerebral perfusion commonly is employed to permit surgical repair of the ascending and transverse aorta. A variety of perfusion techniques are employed, including retrograde..
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