Postoperative Surgical Chest and Leg Incision Sites Using Platelet Gel: A Retrospective Study
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the application of platelet gel (PG) on cardiac surgery wound incisions would promote wound healing and reduce the subsequent incidence of postoperative infections, thereby decreasing the length of hospital stay and hospital costs.
Hemolysis in Cardiac Surgery Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Review in Search of a Treatment Algorithm
Hemolysis is a fact in all extracorporeal circuits, as shown in various studies by the increasing levels of plasma-free hemoglobin (PfHb) and decreasing levels of haptoglobin during and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Long-term Extracorporeal Circulation Management: The Role of Low- and High-range Heparin ACT Tests
Modern management of extracorporeal circulation, especially during long-term support of post-cardiac surgical patients, remains challenging and requires optimal care of the patient’s fluid balance and coagulation hemostasis for its successful outcome.
Effects of Modified Ultrafiltration on Coagulation as Measured by the Thromboelastograph
This study aimed to evaluate clot formation and strength, bleeding, and transfusions in adult subjects undergoing MUF. Nineteen subjects having primary coronary artery bypass, aortic, or mitral valve surgeries were recruited and randomized to having MUF (n = 10) or no-MUF (n = 9) performed after the termination of CPB.
Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa (NovoSeven) in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
This study retrospectively evaluates rFVIIa administration for the treatment of severe bleeding in pediatric patients immediately after cardiac surgical procedures requiring CPB.
Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage and Gaseous Microemboli in Cardiopulmonary Bypass
When conventional gravity siphon venous drainage cannot achieve satisfactory venous drainage during minimally invasive cardiac and neonatal surgeries, assisted venous drainage techniques are needed to ensure adequate flow.
Soon, All Eyes on Better Blood Use
About 80,000 times a day, physicians in the U.S. must decide whether to transfuse blood products into a patient.
Protocol Based on Thromboelastograph (TEG) Out-Performs Physician Preference Using Laboratory Coagulation Tests to Guide Blood Replacement During and After Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study
This study compares administration according to physician's choice based on laboratory coagulation tests with application of a strict protocol based on the thromboelastograph (TEG).
Follow-up Study on Platelet-Rich Plasma in Repairing Chronic Wound Nonunion of Lower Limbs in 47 Cases
To study the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on repairing chronic wounds of lower limbs.
Follow-up Study on Platelet-Rich Plasma in Repairing Chronic Wound Nonunion of Lower Limbs in 47 Cases
To study the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on repairing chronic wounds of lower limbs.
Reconstituted Fresh Whole Blood Improves Clinical Outcomes Compared With Stored Component Blood Therapy for Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study compared the effects of reconstituted fresh whole blood against standard blood component therapy in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery.
Acid-Base Effects of a Bicarbonate-Balanced Priming Fluid During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Comparison With Plasma-Lyte 148. A Randomised Single-Blinded Study
In an attempt to prevent this disturbance, we designed a bicarbonate-based crystalloid circuit prime balanced on physico-chemical principles with a strong ion difference of 24 mEq/l and compared its acid-base effects with those of Plasma-Lyte 148, a multiple electrolyte replacement solution containing acetate plus gluconate totalling 50 mEq/l.