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Innate Immune Activation after Transfusion of Stored Red Blood Cells

In this narrative review, we explore the hypothesis that prolonged RBC storage results in elaboration of substances which may function as danger associated molecular pattern molecules that activate the innate immune system with consequences unfavorable to healthy homeostasis.

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Similar Frequency of Atrial Perforation Between Atrial and Bicaval Dual Lumen Veno-Venous ECMO Cannulas in A Pediatric Population

There were no significant differences in frequency of pericardial effusions or severe cannula-related complications between the treatment groups across all pediatric patients and within the subgroup of patients under 2 years of age.

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Con: Routine Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma Should Not Be Used to Prime Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits During Cardiac Surgery

In this review, the authors examine the use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for priming the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit and discuss the lack of evidence supporting its routine use in this population.

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