Platelet Gel Device Summary (2007)
A summary of all the platelet gel devices currently available in the United States.
Risk Factors for Red Cell Transfusion in Adults Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review
The objective was to identify clinical factors associated with increased red cell transfusion in adults undergoing CABG surgery.
Quality Assessment of Platelet Rich Plasma During Anti-Platelet Therapy
Evidence in this pilot study supports the use of PRP for patients receiving Plavix and aspirin therapy without compromising the quantity of specific growth factors delivered to a wound site.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Stimulates Osteoblastic Differentiation in the Presence of BMPs
In the present study, we examined the effects of PRP on proliferation and osteoblast differentiation in vitro in the presence of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). PRP and its soluble fraction stimulated osteoblastic differentiation of myoblasts and osteoblastic cells in the presence of BMP-2, BMP-4, BMP-6 or BMP-7.
Changes in Potassium Concentration and Haematocrit Associated With Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
In neonatal surgery, the stored blood may be irradiated if there is a question of impaired immunity. Irradiation may cause a further increase in potassium levels.
Platelet-Enriched Fibrin Glue and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Repair of Bone Defects Adjacent to Titanium Dental Implants
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of platelet-enriched fibrin glue and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the repair of bone defects adjacent to titanium dental implants.
Comparison of Early Platelet Activation in Patients Undergoing On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is thought to avoid this deleterious effect of pump use on platelets. However, the influence of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery on platelets has not been thoroughly studied.
Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Combined With a Smart Suction Device: The Future of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the literature and to present our experience with the MECC-smart suction system.
Treatment of Ocular Surface Syndrome After LASIK With Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
To ascertain the usefulness of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of patients suffering from symptomatic ocular surface syndrome following LASIK.
Aprotinin Use in Cardiac Surgery Patients at Low Risk for Requiring Blood Transfusion
To determine if aprotinin is safe and effective in patients at low risk for requiring blood transfusion after cardiac surgery by evaluating whether there is any significant difference in blood product use or other significant clinical outcomes between patients who received aprotinin versus those who did not.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Hemolysis, and Nitroprusside-Induced Cyanide Production
Cyanide toxicity is a complication of sodium nitroprusside administration. Cardiac surgery may increase the risk of cyanide toxicity, because hemolysis during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may catalyze the release of free cyanide from sodium nitroprusside.
Study on Collagen Membrane Combinating With Autogenous Bone Marrow Stromal Cells or Platelet Rich Plasma in Repairing Alveolar Bone Defect in Dogs
To evaluate the potential of bioresorbable collagen membrane in a combination with bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) or platelet rich plasma (PRP) in repairing alveolar bone defects.