Do perioperative protocols of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery improve postoperative outcome? (Free)   Abstract A best evidence topic was constructed according to a structured protocol. The...

Consolidated quality improvements following benchmarking with cardiothoracic surgery registries—a systematic review   Abstract Open in new tabDownload slide The influence of registries in...

Effect of preoperative education and ICU tour on patient and family satisfaction and anxiety in the intensive care unit after elective cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled...

Massive pulmonary embolism: embolectomy or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?   Abstract Purpose of review  To highlight updates on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and...

Intra-operative hyperoxia and the risk of delirium in elderly patients after cardiac surgery   Abstract Delirium is a common complication after cardiac surgery. The aim of our study was to...

Clinical application of a new ternary polymer, SEC-1 coat™, for pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass circuits: a prospective randomized pilot study   Abstract Objective: The use of biocompatible...

Effects of Erythropoietin on Lung Injury Induced by Cardiopulmonary Bypass After Cardiac Surgery   Abstract BACKGROUND: Lung injury after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a serious postoperative...

Hemostatis Analyzer-Supported Hemotherapy Algorithm in Cardiac Surgery: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Monocentric Trial ABSTRACT Background: Point of care devices for performing...

Evaluation of Inflammation Caused by Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Small Animal Model   Abstract Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) methods are being increasingly used for mechanical support of...