An Implementation Science Approach to Handoff Redesign in a Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit   Abstract Background The ability of handoff redesign to improve short-term outcomes is well...

ECMO use in COVID-19: lessons from past respiratory virus outbreaks—a narrative review Abstract The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to grow exponentially in most...

Fixed and dilated pupils, not a contraindication for extracorporeal support: a case series   Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is considered a relative contraindication for patients...

Validation of the ‘paediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation prediction’ model in a UK extracorporeal membrane oxygenation centre   Abstract Introduction: There is a need for a...

Starting elective cardiac surgery after 3 pm does not impact patient morbidity, mortality, or hospital costs   Abstract Background There is growing concern over the impact of fatigue and long...

Review and reflections about pulsatile ventricular assist devices from history to future: concerning safety and low haemolysis—still needed   Abstract Since the first use of a ventricular assist...

Engineering blood outgrowth endothelial cells to optimize endothelial nitric oxide synthase and extracellular matrix production for coating of blood contacting surfaces   Abstract Coverage of...

Charting a Safe and Expeditious Course Back to Elective Cardiac Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic “The compass of accurate knowledge directs the shortest, safest, cheapest course to any...

Pharmacological Agents Targeting Thromboinflammation in COVID-19: Review and Implications for Future Research   Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), currently a worldwide pandemic, is a...