Neurocognitive dysfunction following cardiac surgery can present with diverse clinical
phenotypes, which include postoperative delirium, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and …

Background Identifying useful markers is essential for diagnosis and prevention of
perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs). Here, we attempt to understand the research …

Endorsed by the EACTS, EACTAIC and EBCP, these guidelines represent the official
standpoint on this subject. They demonstrate a dedication to continual enhancement, with …

Background High-dose corticosteroids have been used to attenuate the inflammatory
response to cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, but patient outcome benefits …

Recent research has contested the previously accepted paradigm that volatile anaesthetics
improve outcomes in cardiac surgery patients when compared to intravenous anaesthesia …

This narrative review is focused on the application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
(ECMO) in thoracic surgery, exclusive of lung transplantation. Although the use of ECMO in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Nosocomial extracardiac infections after cardiac surgery are a
major public health issue affecting 3–8.2% of patients within 30–60 days following the …

Abstract Background The Minto pharmacokinetic model is used for target-controlled infusion
of remifentanil. The reliability of this model has never been evaluated during normothermic …

An updated systematic review with meta-analysis comparing perioperative prophylactic
administration of corticosteroids with placebo in pediatric cardiac surgeries using …

Objectives Myocardial revascularisation and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can cause
ischaemia-reperfusion injury, leading to myocardial and other end-organ damage. Volatile …