Long-term Outcome of Brain Structure in Premature Infants: Effects of Liberal vs Restricted Red Blood Cell Transfusions
To assess the long-term outcome of brain structure in preterm infants, at an average age of 12 years, who received a red blood cell transfusion for anemia of prematurity.
Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Revolution in Soft Tissue Sports Injury Management?
The growing emphasis on an evidence-based approach in the sports medicine setting demands additional research efforts before incorporating this technology in routine clinical care.
Influence of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Histologic Characteristics of the Autologous Fat Graft to the Upper Lip of Rabbits
This study evaluated the influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the histologic characteristics of autologous fat grafts to the upper lip of rabbits.
Evaluation of the Appropriate Root Pressure for Maintaining Heartbeat during an Aortic Cross-clamp for Primary Repair of the Aortic Arch in Premature Infants with Associated Cardiac Anomalies
We developed a new cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) method to minimize myocardial damage during aortic arch reconstruction.
The Impact of Balanced Hydroxylethyl Starch Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming Solution on the Fibrin Part of Clot Formation: Ex vivo Rotation Thromboelastometry
This exploratory study investigated whether clot formation, in particular the fibrin part of the clot, is less altered by a modern balanced HES solution as compared to a gelatin-based priming solution.
Preoperative Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Clinical Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery
The current study was designed to determine the relation between preoperative cerebral oxygen saturation (Sco2), variables of cardiopulmonary function, mortality, and morbidity in a heterogeneous cohort of cardiac surgery patients.
Normovolemic Modified Ultrafiltration is Associated With Better Preserved Platelet Function and Less Postoperative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Complex Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized and Controlled Study
The purpose of the investigation was to study the impact of normovolemic modified ultrafiltration (N-MUF) on hemostasis and perioperative blood loss.
Blood Management Newsletter December 2010
This newsletter will focus on the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to Blood Management program and how orthopedic surgery fits into the vital role of a successful program.
Growth Factors in the Management of Sport-Induced Tendinopathies: Results After 24 Months From Treatment. A Pilot Study
This paper describes the local and the systemic effects of US-guided autologous PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections in chronic tendinopathies in sportspersons.
Program in Motion: SUNY Simulation (Video)
Edward Darling sidcusses the simulation program currently in use at SUNY (20 minutes).
Perfusionist Strategies for Blood Conservation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
There is increasing concern about the safety of homologous blood transfusion during cardiac surgery, and a restrictive transfusion practice is associated with improved outcome.
Blood Transfusions Recruit the Microcirculation During Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this investigation was to test the hypothesis that blood transfusion has beneficial effects on sublingual microcirculatory density, perfusion, and oxygenation. To this end, sidestream dark field (SDF) imaging and spectrophotometry were applied sublingually before and after blood transfusion during cardiac surgery.