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View article: Achieving Neuroprotection in the Setting of Early Extubation During Infant Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, and Blinded Study
Achieving Neuroprotection in the Setting of Early Extubation During Infant Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, and Blinded Study Open
When looking at the neurodevelopmental outcome, both groups had no significant changes in their Bayley scores from baseline with blunting of most stress markers. This study offers possible evidence of the safety of early extubation after p…
View article: Outcomes of Infant Cardiac Surgery Using Institutional vs Commercial Cardioplegia Solution: A Comparative Analysis
Outcomes of Infant Cardiac Surgery Using Institutional vs Commercial Cardioplegia Solution: A Comparative Analysis Open
The del Nido cardioplegia was associated with higher initial postoperative troponin I and CK-MB levels in infant cardiac surgery patients. However, no significant clinical outcome differences were found between the 2 solutions.
View article: Increased physiologic dead space fraction is associated with mortality after comprehensive stage 2 operation
Increased physiologic dead space fraction is associated with mortality after comprehensive stage 2 operation Open
Objective: Our objective was to assess the predictive value of physiologic dead space fraction for mortality in patients undergoing the comprehensive stage 2 operation. Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective observational study co…
View article: A ROTEM-guided algorithm aimed to reduce blood product utilization during neonatal and infant cardiac surgery
A ROTEM-guided algorithm aimed to reduce blood product utilization during neonatal and infant cardiac surgery Open
Background : Neonates and infants undergoing cardiac surgery tend to receive high volumes of blood products. The use of rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM ® ) has been shown to reduce the administration of blood products in adults after …
View article: O-2 | Timing of Balloon Atrial Septostomy and Outcomes in Hybrid Stage 1 Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
O-2 | Timing of Balloon Atrial Septostomy and Outcomes in Hybrid Stage 1 Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Open
Transcatheter balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) is often completed to enlarge the atrial septal defect in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) palliated with a hybrid stage 1 (HS1) procedure. The optimal timing of the BAS in …
View article: Preemptive stenting of the left pulmonary artery during comprehensive stage 2 procedure does not influence Fontan candidacy
Preemptive stenting of the left pulmonary artery during comprehensive stage 2 procedure does not influence Fontan candidacy Open
Perioperative LPA stenting during CS2 does not adversely affect pulmonary growth. Preemptive stenting seems advantageous for LPA growth in preparation for Fontan completion.
View article: Bloodless Arterial Switch Operation in a 2.7-kg Jehovah’s Witness Patient
Bloodless Arterial Switch Operation in a 2.7-kg Jehovah’s Witness Patient Open
Bloodless pediatric cardiac surgery requiring the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains a challenge for the entire operating room (OR) team. The amount of circulating blood volume to pump prime volume mismatch of small patients resul…
View article: Bloodless Arterial Switch Operation in a 2.7-kg Jehovah's Witness Patient.
Bloodless Arterial Switch Operation in a 2.7-kg Jehovah's Witness Patient. Open
Bloodless pediatric cardiac surgery requiring the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains a challenge for the entire operating room (OR) team. The amount of circulating blood volume to pump prime volume mismatch of small patients resul…
View article: Spontaneous reversal of stenosis in tissue-engineered vascular grafts
Spontaneous reversal of stenosis in tissue-engineered vascular grafts Open
Computational modeling and ovine data reveal spontaneous reversal of early tissue-engineered vascular graft stenosis, with clinical implications.
View article: There’s an App for That; Improving Communication during Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
There’s an App for That; Improving Communication during Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Open
Introduction: Waiting while a loved one is in surgery can be a very stressful time. Current processes for updating families vary from institution to institution. Providing timely and relevant updates, while important to the family, may str…
View article: Bloodless Repair for a 3.6 Kilogram Transposition of the Great Arteries with Jehovah’s Witness Faith
Bloodless Repair for a 3.6 Kilogram Transposition of the Great Arteries with Jehovah’s Witness Faith Open
Achieving pediatric cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) without allogeneic blood transfusion is challenging. There are many clinical and economic factors that point to the importance of avoiding blood transfusions. In some i…
View article: The Effect of Autologus Blood Priming on Cerebral Oximetry in Congenital Cardiac Surgery Patients
The Effect of Autologus Blood Priming on Cerebral Oximetry in Congenital Cardiac Surgery Patients Open
Hemodilution is one of the sequelae of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Autologous blood priming (retrograde autologous priming [RAP]/venous antegrade priming [VAP]) and acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) may be effective techniques to min…
View article: Pulse Pressure Analysis to Guide Intraoperative Phlebotomy Prior to Cardiac Surgery
Pulse Pressure Analysis to Guide Intraoperative Phlebotomy Prior to Cardiac Surgery Open
Baseline values as well as changes in the PVV and SVV from the LiDCO-rapid™ did not predict or correlate with changes in cerebral oxygenation measured by NIRS during intraoperative phlebotomy. Our preliminary data suggest that these parame…
View article: Perioperative Management of a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome of the Jehovah's Witness Faith Presenting for Hybrid Comprehensive Stage II Procedure
Perioperative Management of a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome of the Jehovah's Witness Faith Presenting for Hybrid Comprehensive Stage II Procedure Open
Over the years, there has been a growing recognition of the potential negative sequelae of allogeneic blood products on postoperative outcomes following cardiac surgery. In addition, followers of the Jehovah's Witness (JW) faith have a rel…
View article: Multidisciplinary Review of Code Events in a Heart Center
Multidisciplinary Review of Code Events in a Heart Center Open
A multidisciplinary code-review committee can identify deficiencies and lead to educational initiatives and improvements in care. When coupled with a hospital-wide "code blue" review process, these changes may benefit the institution as a …
View article: Improving Surveillance and Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Improving Surveillance and Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Open
Background Postoperative cardiovascular surgical site infections are preventable events that may lead to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Objective To improve surgical wound surveillance and reduce the incidence of su…
View article: Changes in right ventricular function in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome before and after the hybrid procedure
Changes in right ventricular function in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome before and after the hybrid procedure Open
Systolic and diastolic functions decreased after the hybrid procedure despite the fact that patients avoided cardiopulmonary bypass. These results are comparable with previous reports in HLHS patients undergoing the Norwood procedure. Furt…