The blood compatibility challenge. Part 2: Protein adsorption phenomena governing blood reactivity   Abstract The adsorption of proteins is the initiating event in the processes occurring when...

The blood compatibility challenge. Part 1: Blood-contacting medical devices: The scope of the problem (Free)   Abstract Blood-contacting medical devices are an integral part of modern medicine....

The blood compatibility challenge: Editorial introduction

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Comparative spallation performance of silicone versus Tygon extracorporeal circulation tubing (Free)   Abstract Open in new tabDownload slide OBJECTIVES Reports ranged from mixed to...

Time–dose response of oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass predicts acute kidney injury   Abstract Objective Previous studies have reported that nadir oxygen delivery during...

Merits of and Technical Tips for Supra-Mesenteric Aortic Cross Clamping (Free)   Abstract Supra-celiac aortic cross clamping is often utilized during aortic reconstruction for...

Monitoring and optimization of the microcirculation during CPB (Free)   Abstract: In this review the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on the microcirculation is discussed. The impact of...

Inflammation and coagulation following minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation technologies (Free)   Abstract: Minimally invasive extracorporeal perfusion technologies are based on the use...

Effects of pulsatile minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation on fibrinolysis and organ protection in adult cardiac surgery—a prospective randomized trial (Free)   Abstract Background: Minimal...