Methods Retrospective analysis of data on 1358 patients who underwent cardiac surgery
from 2001 to 2005 at two major hospitals in Western New York. Patients were divided in to …

Introduction Six percent hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 is considered an alternative to
human albumin (HA) and crystalloids for volume replacement in children undergoing …

OBJECTIVES: There is little evidence to guide fluid administration to patients admitted to the
ICU following cardiac surgery. This study aimed to determine if a protocolized strategy …

Objective To identify potentially modifiable risk factors related to prolonged cardiovascular
pharmacological support after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods This …

Background We hypothesized that positive fluid balance (FB) is the result of intraoperative
kidney injury and associated renal vasoconstriction, and therefore may be an early clinical …

Background Microplegia has been studied during isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
and valve surgery but not in more complex operations. Objectives of this study were to …

Background The effect of intraoperative fluid balance on postoperative acute kidney injury
(AKI) in cardiac surgical patients is poorly defined. Methods In this retrospective study of …

BACKGROUND: Although liver transplantation (LT) has made rapid progress, early
pulmonary complications still occur. More attention should be paid to fluid therapy that may …

The variability in frequency of allogeneic blood transfusion during coronary artery bypass
surgery (CABG) is a concern. Evidence-based guidelines support minimizing the use of …

Objectives: To investigate the effect of albumin exposure in ICU after cardiac surgery on
hospital mortality, complications, and costs. Design: A retrospective, single-center cohort …