The invention of CPB revolutionized cardiac surgery. This vital tool has been continuously
refined over the years. Today, achieving excellent results depends on a team approach and …

716-Kunst et al. according to the study design and the internal hierarchy based on the study
quality were used to formulate levels and grades of recommendations. In the absence of …

This is a narrative review of recent articles (mainly published in 2017 and 2018) related to
the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) that should be of interest to the cardiac …

Despite the ubiquitous use of cardioplegia in cardiac surgery, there is a lack of agreement
on various aspects of cardioplegia practice. To discover current cardioplegia practices …

Background The dose of protamine required following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is
often determined by the dose of heparin required pre-CPB, expressed as a fixed ratio …

Disclaimer 2019: The EACTS/EACTA/EBCP Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS,
the EACTA and EBCP and were produced after careful consideration of the scientific and …

Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently employed for cardiac surgery, and
selecting a suitable priming fluid is a prerequisite for CPB. Currently, the commonly used …

Introduction Hyperlactatemia occurs during or after extracorporeal circulation in the form of
lactic acidosis, increasing the risk of postoperative complications and the mortality rate. The …

Objective/Background Post-operative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent peri-operative
complication that negatively affects morbidity and mortality. Mannitol is frequently used peri …

Objectives To assess current practice in adult cardiac surgery during cardiopulmonary
bypass (CPB) across European and non-European countries. Design International …