Click here to access the article. Introduction: Tracheal intubation is used for most operations under general anesthesia. Prolonged hyperinflation of the tube cuff can compromise tracheal...

Click here to access the article. Objectives: Core temperature monitoring is critical during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). In this prospective observational study, we investigated the...

Click here to access the article. Vascular endothelial damage may activate hypercoagulation and contribute to the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). This study aimed to investigate...

Click here to access the article. Abstract: The intercalated disc (ID) is a highly specialized structure that connects cardiomyocytes via mechanical and electrical junctions. Although described...

Click here to access the article. Purpose: Blood transfusion; is considered an organ transplant. In coronary bypass surgery, large volumes of homologous blood transfusion may be required due to...

Click here to access the article. Background: The use of crystalloid priming for extracorporeal circuit in adult cardiac surgery causes inevitable haemodilution. The haemodilution can be...

Click here to access the article. Objectives: A conservative hemoglobin transfusion threshold is noninferior to a liberal threshold in cardiac surgery. However, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion...

Click here to access the article. Background: We examined the relationship between blood transfusion and long-term adverse events to evaluate the clinical impact of red blood cell (RBC)...

Click here to access the article. Abstract: The aim of cardiopulmonary bypass is the maintenance of a sufficient whole body perfusion and gas exchange during open or closed heart surgery...