Topical hemostatic therapy in surgery: bridging the knowledge and practice gap.
- A. Shander, L. Kaplan, V. Ferraris
- MedicineJournal of the American College of Surgeons
- 1 September 2014
In vitro comparison of the blood handling by the constrained vortex and twin roller blood pumps
- H. Hoerr, M. Kraemer, S. Soronen
- Medicine, Engineering
- 1987
This investigation compared the twin roller pump (CRP)a, the Bio-Medicus (BCP)b and the Sarns (SCP)c vortex pumps in terms of hemolysis, platelet factor IV release, and fibrinogen destruction in a 48 hour, in vitro test model of a cardiac assist circuit.
In vitro evaluation of the air separation ability of four cardiovascular manufacturer extracorporeal circuit designs.
- T. Dickinson, J. Riley, J. Crowley, P. Zabetakis
- Medicine, EngineeringThe journal of extra-corporeal technology
- 1 September 2006
Air-handling differences between the ECCs from the four different manufacturers provide an opportunity for clinicians to potentially minimize the risks of arterial air embolization and its associated deleterious neurologic effects, while allowing clinicians to make better-informed consumer decisions.
Novoseven use in a non-cardiac pediatric ECMO patient with uncontrolled bleeding.
- T. Preston, V. Olshove, O. Ayad, K. Nicol, J. Riley
- MedicineThe journal of extra-corporeal technology
- 1 June 2008
The case of an infant on veno-arterial ECMO for respiratory syncytial virus with severe bleeding and the use of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is reported, which should not be a first-line treatment until continued studies allow for approved use in this patient population.
Simulation-based postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation crisis training for thoracic surgery residents.
- H. Burkhart, J. Riley, J. Dearani
- MedicineAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
- 1 March 2013
In vitro drug adsorption and plasma free hemoglobin levels associated with hollow fiber oxygenators in the extracorporeal life support (ECLS) circuit.
- T. Preston, A. Hodge, J. Riley, Cheryl Leib-Sargel, K. Nicol
- Medicine, EngineeringThe journal of extra-corporeal technology
- 1 December 2007
In this in vitro study, fentanyl in any combination or alone was associated with increased PFH levels and the type of oxygenator did not seem to significantly affect PFH.
Arterial line filters ranked for gaseous micro-emboli separation performance: an in vitro study.
- J. Riley
- EngineeringThe journal of extra-corporeal technology
- 1 March 2008
Generally, the smaller the pore rating, the higher the GME separation ability rank, except for the leuko-reduction filter, which performed more effectively than other large pore filters.
Update on Safety Equipment for Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Circuits
- J. Riley, Phillip D. Scott, G. Schears
- Medicine, EngineeringSeminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular…
- 31 August 2009
The purpose of this review is to compare and contrast the spectrum of minimally equipped ECLS circuits to circuits with maximum flexibility and safety device protection.
Regional perfusion during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case report and educational modules on the concept of dual circulations.
- Cory M. Alwardt, B. Patel, Amelia Lowell, Jeff Dobberpuhl, J. Riley, P. DeValeria
- Medicine, EngineeringThe journal of extra-corporeal technology
- 1 September 2013
This patient with cardiogenic shock demonstrated regional respiratory alkalosis when blood was sampled from the right radial arterial line, and graphics representing the concept of "dual circulations" were created and distributed to facilitate the education of ECMO specialists at this institution.
In vitro measurement of the accuracy of a new patient side blood gas, pH, hematocrit and electrolyte monitor
- J. Riley, B. M. Burgess, C. Smith, J. Crowley, S. Soronen
- Medicine
- 1987
An In Vitro human blood circuit was brought to equilibrium with five analyzed gases and at varied electrolyte concentrations to determine the accuracy of the GEM-6 analyzer with respect to current market standard analyzers.
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