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Papers by Clarke Thuys

World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Apr 1, 2010

Patients undergoing congenital heart surgery are at risk of morbidity and mortality. The reasons ... more Patients undergoing congenital heart surgery are at risk of morbidity and mortality. The reasons underlying this risk are complex. To identify opportunities to reduce adverse sequelae, the cardiovascular perfusion community was invited to amend existing perfusion-related fields as well as add new ones to the current version of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database (STS-CHSD). The International Consortium for Evidence-Based Perfusion (ICEBP) was invited by the STS-CHSD Task Force to identify and resolve ambiguities related to definitions among the 3 current perfusion-related fields as well as to propose new variables (and definitions) for inclusion in the 2010 update of the STS-CHSD. The ICEBP used teleconferences, wiki-based communication software, and e-mail to discuss current definitions and create new fields with definitions. The ICEBP created modified definitions to existing fields related to cardiovascular perfusion and also developed and defined new fields that focus on (1) techniques of circulatory arrest and cerebral perfusion, (2) strategies of myocardial protection, and (3) techniques to minimize hemodilution and allogeneic blood transfusions. Three fields in the STS-CHSD related to perfusion were redefined, and 23 new variables and definitions were selected for inclusion. Identifying and defining fields specific to the practice of perfusion are requisite for assessing and subsequently improving the care provided to patients undergoing congenital heart surgery. The article describes the methods and justification for adjudicating extant and new perfusion-related fields added to the 2010 update of the STS-CHSD.

Heart, Lung and Circulation

Thorax, Aug 1, 1987

A study was designed to assess the accuracy and reproducibility of rebreathing and single breath ... more A study was designed to assess the accuracy and reproducibility of rebreathing and single breath soluble gas uptake measurements of effective pulmonary blood flow (() in patients with airways obstruction. Both rebreathing (RB) and single breath (SB) estimates of Q were compared with direct Fick and thermodilution (TD) measurements of cardiac output at rest and during exercise in eight patients with chronic, poorly reversible airflow obstruction with mean FEV1 65% predicted and mean FEV1/FVC 53%. The mean (SD) resting values obtained were IRB 3-47 (0 46), (SB 4 75 (1-15), (Fick 4-77 (0 97), and QTD 5-15 (0-98). <RB was significantly lower than the other three estimates, which did not differ significantly from each other. Exercise produced significant increases in all four estimates for the group. The mean exercise values were ORB 6-23 (1.19), OSB 7-62 (1 97), (Fick 8-97 (1 96), and QTD 9-09 (1I 00), both (RB and (SB being significantly less than ()Fick and QTD. Analysis of variance of the rest, exercise, and combined data showed highly significant relationships with the TD and Fick measurements for both ORB and OsB over the range of values studied. In addition, the reproducibility of ORB and (SB was assessed in 15 other patients with chronic airflow obstruction (mean FEV1 42% predicted, FEV1/FVC 43%) and in 10 normal subjects. The coefficients of intrasubject variability for a single measurement for ORB were 8-7% in normal subjects and 10-2% in patients and for QSB were 11-7% in normal subjects and 16-1% in patients. The group differences from morning to afternoon, between days, and over a month were not significant in the normal subjects. In the patients ORB was slightly higher in the aftemoon than in the morning of the same day, but the differences between days and over a month were not significant for either test. Although both tests detected the increase in pulmonary blood flow during exercise, the single breath test was more accurate at rest. Some underestimation was present for rebreathing at rest and for both tests during exercise, but this can be allowed for. In patients with mild airflow obstruction the reproducibility of the soluble gas uptake methods was similar to that of invasive catheter methods of cardiac output estimation. The single breath test in particular was, however, less reproducible in patients with more severe airflow obstruction, and the rebreathing method may be more useful for detecting increases in pulmonary blood flow in these patients. The measurement of pulmonary blood flow by soluin dogs and normal human subjects.2 One particular ble gas uptake has been established by the use of two advantage of the single breath method is that it can be different breathing techniques-namely, the single applied to individual lobes and segments of the lungs, breath and the rebreathing methods. The single as has been reported in normal subjects and in breath method was first introduced by Krogh and patients with lung disease.3-5 Its accuracy in patients Linhard in 1912' and has since been evaluated further with cardiac disease has recently been reported.6 The rebreathing method introduced by Cander and

haemoglobin levels for paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass: what is the benefit?

The journal of extra-corporeal technology, 2018

Low cardiac output syndrome and the systemic inflammatory response are consequences of the cardia... more Low cardiac output syndrome and the systemic inflammatory response are consequences of the cardiac surgical perioperative course. The mechanisms responsible are multifactorial, but recent studies have shown that nitric oxide (NO) may be a key component in mitigating some of these processes. Following on from literature reports detailing the use of inhaled NO added to the gas phase of the extracorporeal circuit, we set about developing a technique to perform this addition safely and efficiently. In the setting of cardiopulmonary bypass, the technique was validated in a randomized prospective trial looking at 198 children. The benefits observed in this trial then stimulated the incorporation of NO into all extracorporeal life support (ECLS) circuits. This required additional hardware modifications all of which were able to be performed safely. Initial results from the first series of ECLS patients using NO also appear promising.

World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, 2010

Australian Critical Care, 2015

Methods: A 5-member multi-disciplinary PICU Enteral Nutrition Support Teamwas set up and evidence... more Methods: A 5-member multi-disciplinary PICU Enteral Nutrition Support Teamwas set up and evidence based enteral nutrition delivery guidelines were developed and implemented into PICU. The team then developed an audit/study tool. A retrospective chart reviewwas thenperformedonone intubatedandventilatedpatient for the time period of 7 days after enteral nutrition was commenced. Results:Theaudit identifiedcompliance in regards to theappropriate time patient was commenced on enteral nutrition, when the patient was first seen and then reviewed by a dietician, the frequency of gastric aspirates, acceptable gastric aspirate volumes returned, documentation of the episode feeding was ceased along with the length of time and reason it was done. Non-compliance occurred in recording of gastric aspirate pH. The time required for the chart audit for 1 patient was 2h. Conclusion: The PICU was considered not in full compliance with the evidence based guideline. The audit tool was considered helpful in assessing the level of compliance. A further study is warranted to measure consistency of practice across the patient population, however this pilot has highlighted the staff resources required for a large PICU studywith a paper based charting system.

Perfusion, 2014

One challenge in providing extracorporeal circulation is to supply optimal flow while minimising ... more One challenge in providing extracorporeal circulation is to supply optimal flow while minimising adverse effects, such as haemolysis. To determine if the recent generation constrained vortex pumps with their inherent design improvements would lead to reduced red cell trauma, we undertook a study comparing three devices. Utilizing a simulated short-term ventricular assist circuit primed with whole human blood, we examined changes in plasma free haemoglobin values over a six-day period. The three pumps investigated were the Maquet Rotaflow, the Levitronix PediVAS and the Medos Deltastream DP3.This study demonstrated that all three pumps produced low levels of haemolysis and are suitable for use in a clinical environment. The Levitronix PediVAS was significantly less haemolytic than either the Rotaflow (p<0.05) or the DP3 (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in plasma free haemoglobin between the Rotaflow and the DP3 (p=0.71).

Perfusion, 2004

Centrifugal pumps are superior to roller pumps for extended support durations in terms of pump-in... more Centrifugal pumps are superior to roller pumps for extended support durations in terms of pump-induced haemolysis. In this study, we evaluated the commonly used Biomedicus BP 50 and compared it with the Jostra Rotaflow and a standard roller pump in an in vitro test circuit. Each circuit was run for a six-day period and repeated five times. Plasma haemoglobin values showed the roller pump to become more haemolytic than the Biomedicus (p = 0.022) and the Rotaflow. A statistically significant difference between the Biomedicus and the Rotaflow was observed on day six of the trial (p = 0.016), with the Rotaflow showing lower levels of haemolysis than the Biomedicus. These results support the use of the new generation centrifugal pump, the Rotaflow, as a suitable device for short-term ventricular assist.

World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, 2014

Vascular access for catheterization of a pediatric patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation... more Vascular access for catheterization of a pediatric patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was facilitated by adding an accessory limb to the ECMO circuit. This limb was terminated with a hemostatic valve allowing insertion of a catheter. Changes in support parameters compensated for the change in the effective diameter of the ECMO cannula on insertion of the catheter. This method can overcome difficulties in obtaining vascular access for patients on ECMO.

Thorax, 1987

The Asia Pacific Heart Journal, 1998

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 1998

The clinical application of centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VAD) has generally been limit... more The clinical application of centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VAD) has generally been limited to adults and large paediatric patients. In our experience neonates and small paediatric patients requiring ventricular support post-cardiopulmonary bypass are well supported by VAD. In this study we analyse our experience. Methods: We have examined the records of our VAD patients who weighed less than 6 kg. Thirty-four patients, ranging in age from 2 to 258 days (median 60 days) and weight from 1.9 to 5.98 kg (median 3.7 kg), underwent 35 VAD procedures. One patient was supported on VAD twice. Results: All patients had congenital heart lesions and were placed on VAD either because they could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass after repair or palliation of the lesion (71.5%), or for support in the post-operative period due to refractory low cardiac output (28.5%). Twenty-two of the 35 VAD procedures (0.63, 95% CI: 0.45 -0.78) resulted in successful weaning and decannulation, this was similar to the weaning probability for patients greater than 6 kg (P= 0.07). There were 10 late deaths in this group, with a 1-year KM survival of 0.31 (95% CI: 0.17-0.47). Most late deaths were related to irreversible cardiac disease processes as were the elective discontinuance of VAD outcomes. Neither weight, age, VAD duration, CPB duration, X clamp duration, univentricular anatomy or TGA anatomy predicted successful discharge from hospital (P \ 0.05) -Weight P = 0.576; Age P=0.532; VAD duration P=0.181; CBP duration P=0.549; X clamp duration P = 0.984; Univentricular anatomy P =0.481; TGA anatomy P=0.099. Conclusion: We believe centrifugal ventricular assist is a realistic option in very small patients who require post-cardiopulmonary bypass support. It is relatively easy to establish and manage, the results, although showing no factors predictive of successful discharge, are encouraging.

Cardiology in the Young, 2008

The International Consortium for Evidence-Based Perfusion (www.bestpracticeperfusion.org) is a co... more The International Consortium for Evidence-Based Perfusion (www.bestpracticeperfusion.org) is a collaborative partnership of societies of perfusionists, professional medical societies, and interested clinicians, whose aim is to promote the continuous improvement of the delivery of care and outcomes for patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation. Despite the many advances made throughout the history of cardiopulmonary bypass, significant variation in practice and potential for complication remains. To help address this issue, the International Consortium for Evidence-Based Perfusion has joined the Multi-Societal Database Committee for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease to develop a list of complications in congenital cardiac surgery related to extracorporeal circulation conducted via cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or mechanical circulatory support devices, which include ventricular assist devices and intra-aortic balloon pumps. Understanding and defining the complications that may occur related to extracorporeal circulation in congenital patients is requisite for assessing and subsequently improving the care provided to the patients we serve. The aim of this manuscript is to identify and define the myriad of complications directly related to the extracorporeal circulation of congenital patients.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2012

Background. Studies on long-term outcomes of the arterial switch operation (ASO) for transpositio... more Background. Studies on long-term outcomes of the arterial switch operation (ASO) for transposition of the great arteries (TGA) are uncommon. Thus, we sought to determine the long-term outcomes for patients after ASO performed at a single institution over a 25-year period.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1999

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Perfusion, 2006

Increasing perioperative haemoglobin level by reducing priming volume and maintaining a safe card... more Increasing perioperative haemoglobin level by reducing priming volume and maintaining a safe cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system is the aim of every perfusionist. In this study, we have compared the two membrane oxygenators and pump systems used for paediatric bypass at the Royal Children&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s Hospital on a regular basis since 1988. We looked at all patients who had the Cobe VPCML (Cobe Laboratories, Denver, CO, USA) and Terumo RX-05 (Terumo Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) oxygenators used for flows from 800 mL/min up to the maximum rated flow for the respective oxygenator from January 2002 until March 2004. The VPCML refers to using only the 0.4-m2 section of the oxygenator. The pump systems used were the Stöckert CAPS (Stöckert Instrumente GmbH, Munich, Germany) and Jostra HL 30 (Jostra AB, Lund, Sweden). Changing from the VPCML to the RX-05 resulted in a 37% reduction in priming volume. The introduction of the Jostra HL 30 with a custom-designed mast system reduced the priming volume by another 15%. This change in priming volume allowed a significant increase, from 6 to 34%, in the percentage of patients who received bloodless primes, and for those patients who received blood primes, an increase in haemoglobin (Hb) on bypass from 8.2 to 9.6 g/dL, on average.