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View article: Airway complications after lung transplantation: Perioperative risk factors and clinical outcomes
Airway complications after lung transplantation: Perioperative risk factors and clinical outcomes Open
Postoperative hypotension and hypoperfusion are associated with increased risk for airway complications after lung transplantation. Airway complications are associated with poor outcomes, and further studies are needed to delineate risk-mi…
View article: Developing a thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) program for the recovery of organs for thoracic transplant: lessons from the United States experience
Developing a thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) program for the recovery of organs for thoracic transplant: lessons from the United States experience Open
Development of a TA-NRP program is both feasible and easily implemented at institutions with pre-existing organ donation after circulatory death (DCD) procurement experience. Early identification of key stakeholders with frequent communica…
View article: Konno procedure and Bentall for complicated aortic root replacement with calcified ventricular septal defect patch
Konno procedure and Bentall for complicated aortic root replacement with calcified ventricular septal defect patch Open
View article: A formative mixed methods evaluation of a new Ross program: why context matters
A formative mixed methods evaluation of a new Ross program: why context matters Open
Background The Ross procedure is a technically complex operation to address the pathology of the aortic valve. Prior attempts at widespread implementation have been plagued with variations in effectiveness. We report our initial programmat…
View article: Use and Outcomes of Dexamethasone in the Management of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction
Use and Outcomes of Dexamethasone in the Management of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction Open
Objective: To describe rates of dexamethasone use in the nonoperative management of malignant small bowel obstruction (mSBO) and their outcomes. Background: mSBO is common in patients with advanced abdominal-pelvic cancers. Management incl…
View article: Dissemination and implementation analysis of the Ross procedure in adults: time to update the guidelines?
Dissemination and implementation analysis of the Ross procedure in adults: time to update the guidelines? Open
View article: Safety and Efficacy of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Heating Units
Safety and Efficacy of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Heating Units Open
Background Patient temperature during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly managed by dedicated heating units (HUs) that are integrated into ECMO circuitry. Currently, no HU has received approval for ECMO by the FDA in th…
View article: Causes of red blood cell loss during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Causes of red blood cell loss during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Open
Background Pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often receive repeated red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. This study aims to quantify and characterize causes of RBC loss on ECMO. Methods This retrospective, sing…
View article: Implementation of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery or Perfusion Support: A Tale of Two County Hospitals
Implementation of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery or Perfusion Support: A Tale of Two County Hospitals Open
Patients with refractory respiratory and cardiac failure may present to noncardiac surgery centers. Prior studies have demonstrated that acute care surgeons, intensivists, and emergency medicine physicians can safely cannulate and manage p…
View article: IWATE criteria are associated with perioperative outcomes in robotic hepatectomy: a retrospective review of 225 resections
IWATE criteria are associated with perioperative outcomes in robotic hepatectomy: a retrospective review of 225 resections Open