Autologous Blood Transfusion for Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Effects of Storage Conditions on Platelet Function
The effects of citrate preservative and heparinization before storage on platelet function was therefore assessed.
A Prospective, Randomized Platelet-Function Study of Heparinized Oxygenators and Cardiotomy Suction
The purpose of this study was to determine if substitution of a heparin-coated oxygenator and salvaged autologous blood for cardiotomy suction would improve platelet function.
An Evaluation of the Benefits of Pulsatile versus Nonpulsatile Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures in Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Patients
The objective of this investigation was to review the literature in order to clarify the truths and dispel the myths regarding the mode of perfusion used during open-heart surgery in pediatric and adult patients.
A Comparative Histologic Analysis of Tissue-Engineered Bone Using Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Enriched Fibrin Glue
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-enriched fibrin glue on bone formation in bone tissue engineering.
Prediction of Massive Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to develop a prediction rule for massive blood transfusion (MBT) that could be used to optimize the management of, and research on, at-risk patients.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Bone Healing around Calcium Phosphate-Coated and Non-coated Oral Implants in Trabecular Bone
The effect of local application of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on bone healing in combination with the use of titanium implants with 2 different surface configurations was investigated.
Effect of Biopassive and Bioactive Surface-Coatings on the Hemocompatibility of Membrane Oxygenators
Improving the hemocompatibility of blood contacting devices used for ECC procedures may ameliorate various postpump syndromes.
Ex Vivo Expansion of Bone Marrow Stromal Cells by Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Promising Strategy in Maxillo-Facial Surgery
The aim of our study is to evaluate in vitro the response of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) to platelet-rich plasma (PRP), in order to clarify the potential role of their combined use in a preclinical phase preceding BMSCs transplantation for bone repair and regeneration procedures.
Pulsatile Versus Nonpulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass Flow: An Evidence-Based Approach
To derive evidence-based recommendations for the use of pulsatile perfusion (PP) technique for the reduction of mortality and nonfatal complications after elective coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG).
Monitoring Activated Clotting Time for Combined Heparin and Aprotinin Application: In Vivo Evaluation of a New Aprotinin-Insensitive Test Using Sonoclot
The aim of our study was to evaluate SaiACT in patients undergoing CPB in presence of heparin and aprotinin.
Effect of Alpha-Stat vs. pH-Stat Strategies on Cerebral Oximetry During Moderate Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study was undertaken to compare the effect of alpha-stat vs. pH-stat strategies for acid-base management on regional cerebral oxygen saturation (RsO2) in patients undergoing moderate hypothermic haemodilution cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Intraoperative Red Blood Cell Transfusion During Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Increases the Risk of Postoperative Low-Output Heart Failure
We examined the relationship between anemia during CPB, RBC transfusion, and risk of low-output heart failure (LOF).