Activity-Based Costs of Blood Transfusions in Surgical Patients at Four Hospitals
Determining the cost of supplying patients with blood transfusions requires an in-depth examination of the complex array of activities surrounding the decision to transfuse.
Complications of Recombinant Activated Human Coagulation Factor VII
Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) frequently is used for treatment of life-threatening hemorrhage in trauma.
Open Heart Surgery in Patients With Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathy
The aim of this study was to review retrospectively the perioperative results of patients undergoing cardiac surgery at our institution.
Despite Modern Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Women Fare Worse Than Men
Herein, we evaluate if gender has an impact on outcomes after modern off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB).
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technique to Evaluate the Effects of Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Tissue Oxygenation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions on muscle tissue oxygenation, oxygen metabolism and microvascular reactivity in critically ill patients using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology.
Profound Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming Solutions on the Fibrin Part of Clot Formation: An Ex Vivo Evaluation Using Rotation Thromboelastometry
Therefore, the authors investigated whether hemodilution with different priming solutions distinctly affects the fibrinogen-mediated step in whole blood clot formation.
Benefits and Risks of Maintaining Normothermia during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
This review assessed the benefits and risks of maintaining normothermia during cardiopulmonary bypass in adult cardiac surgery.
A Point-of-Care Assessment of the Effects of Desmopressin on Impaired Platelet Function Using Multiple Electrode Whole-Blood Aggregometry in Patients After Cardiac Surgery
In this study, we examined the feasibility of whole blood multiple electrode aggregometry (MEA) for the detection of cardiopulmonary bypass-induced platelet dysfunction and investigated its ability to monitor DDAVP treatment.
Lifebridge B2T-A New Portable Cardiopulmonary Bypass System
The LIFEBRIDGE B2T is a new portable cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system designed for temporary circulatory support.
The Influence of the Residual Stress in Silicone Tubes in the Calibration Methods of Roller Pumps Used in Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study evaluated the influence of silicone tubing residual stress found on pump regulation. Silicone tubes obtained from two different suppliers were used in 6-inch DeBakey roller pumps.
Fresh Frozen Plasma Is Independently Associated With a Higher Risk of Multiple Organ Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Blood transfusion is known to be an independent risk factor for mortality, multiple organ failure (MOF), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and nosocomial infection after injury.
Transfusion and Pulmonary Morbidity After Cardiac Surgery
Our objective was to determine the prevalence of pulmonary morbidity related to transfusion and whether TRALI consensus-criteria are applicable to cardiac surgery.