Impact of Cell Salvage During Cardiac Surgery on the Thrombelastomeric Coagulation Profile: A Pilot Study
This is a report of a randomised control trial of 20 patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery.
Is a Fully Heparin-Bonded Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Superior to a Standard Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit?
A best-evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol.
Iron Therapy: A Piece in the Puzzle of Allogeneic Blood Saving Strategies
Recently, the combination of increasing costs for the provisions of blood products1, increasing recognition of the risks associated with transfusion and growing awareness of the possible future shortage of blood supply has raised the interest of the scientific community in the concept of "blood management".
The Effect of Blood Storage Duration on In-Hospital Mortality: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Trial
The objective was to determine feasibility of a comparative effectiveness trial to evaluate duration of storage of blood before transfusion on in-hospital mortality.
Is Fresh-Frozen Plasma Clinically Effective? An Update of a Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
This is an update that includes all new RCTs published since the original review.