Pediatric Off-label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa
Our goal was to report our institutional experience with recombinant factor VIIa for the treatment and/or prevention of bleeding in nonhemophiliac children.
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: Current Concepts for the Clinician
Much more research is needed to understand the blood component and patient risk factors for TRALI so that novel strategies for treatment and additional measures to reduce the risk of TRALI can be developed.
Fibroblastic Response to Treatment With Different Preparations Rich in Growth Factors
Preparations rich in growth factors (PRGF) release them plus bioactive proteins at localized sites, with the aim of triggering healing and regenerative processes.
Body Perfusion During Adult Cardiopulmonary Bypass is Improved by Pulsatile Flow With Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
To evaluate if the use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) during cardioplegic arrest improves body perfusion.
Tranexamic Acid and Aprotinin in Low and Intermediate-Risk Cardiac Surgery: A Non-Sponsored, Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial
We wanted to compare the effectiveness of tranexamic acid versus aprotinin in reducing postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in the patient group representing the majority of cardiac surgery patients: low- and intermediate-risk patients.
Reduction in Clinical Varaibility by Attention to Detail, Self Reflection & A Little Mathematics (Video)
Al Stammers presents his experiences at Geisinger Medical Center on reducing clinical varability through a multifocal approach.
Challenging Cases: Open Panel Discussion (Video)
This video is an open panel discussion on challenging cases from CREF 2009.
The Evolution of Heart Valves: What’s Old and What’s New? (Video)
Jennifer K. White, MD presents on the latest trends and developments in heart valve technology.
Acid-Base Challenges: Shift Happens (Video)
Hamid Draban, the chief of perfusion at King Faisal Heart Institue, discusses acid-base challenges during cardiac surgery.
New Idea: Healing Injuries, Arthritis With Blood (Video)
A handful of sports medicine specialists across the country have been quietly experimenting with a medication-free treatment aimed at healing injuries faster - a concentrated solution of the patient's blood.
The Role of Simulation in Perfusion Education (Video)
Dr. Tallman discusses how a cost-effective simulation system was developed and implemented at Midwestern University.
Hereditary and Acquired Defects that Predispose Patients to Excessive Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery (Video)
George Despotis provides a summary of the hereditaty and acquired defects that can predispose patients to excessive bleeding after cardiac surgery.