Impact of standardization of antimicrobial prophylaxis duration in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Objectives: The optimal duration of antimicrobial prophylaxis following pediatric cardiac surgery is still debated. Adult studies suggest that shorter durations are adequate, but there is a paucity of data on pediatric patients.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study reviewed the charts of patients 18 years and younger who underwent cardiac surgery from April 2011 to November 2014 at a single institution.

An Organ System Approach to Explore the Antioxidative, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytoprotective Actions of Resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a phenolic phytochemical, with a stilbene backbone, derived from edible plants such as grape and peanut. It is a bioactive molecule with physiological effects on multiple organ systems. Its effects range from the neuroprotective to the nephroprotective, including cardiovascular, neuronal, and antineoplastic responses as a part of its broad spectrum of action.