Reduction of Hemodilution in Small Adults Undergoing Open Heart Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
Given that there is an association between the degree of hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and postoperative complications, patients-outcome might be improved if the nadir hematocrit concentration is kept within an optimal range.
Coagulation Monitoring: Current Techniques and Clinical Use of Viscoelastic Point-of-Care Coagulation Devices
Perioperative monitoring of blood coagulation is critical to better understand causes of hemorrhage, to guide hemostatic therapies, and to predict the risk of bleeding during the consecutive anesthetic or surgical procedures.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Evolution of a Second-Generation Platelet Concentrate
This article describes the evolution of this novel platelet concentrate, referred to as PRF.
Use of Platelet Growth Factors in Treating Wounds and Soft-Tissue Injuries
This article describes the evolution of this novel platelet concentrate, referred to as PRF.
Influence of Early Re-infusion of Autologous Shed Mediastinal Blood on Clinical Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of collected and re-infused autologous shed mediastinal blood on a patient's postoperative course.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Recommendations in Adults: The Northern New England Experience
We examined CPB practice among 3597 adult patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting surgery from January 2004 to June 2005.
Use of Leukocyte-Depleting Filters During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Review
This article will review some of the most recent literature, ∼40 papers published within the past 10 years, regarding the use of leukocyte-depleting filters during CPB and its effectiveness in preserving organ function.
On-Line Autotransfusion Waste Calculator
There are risks and costs associated with replacing the platelets, proteins, and clotting factors wasted during cell washing compared with other techniques such as whole blood ultrafiltration.
Evaluation of the i-STAT Point-of-Care Analyzer in Critically Ill Adult Patients
During a 3-month period, 48 blood samples from patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and 42 blood samples from non-cardiac patients who needed intensive care treatment were analyzed on both the i- STAT analyzer (CPB and non-CPB mode, respectively) and our laboratory analyzers (RapidLab 865/Sysmex XE-2100 instrument).
Factors That Influence the Ability to Perform Autologous Priming
The purpose of this study was to determine which factors impact the ability to perform autologous priming (AP) of the extracorporeal circuit.
Indiana Supreme Court Tells Cardiac Surgeon to Pay Up
A $325,000 judgment was appropriate compensation for an argument between a so-called "workplace bully" and a co-worker, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Evaluation of Cell Salvage Autotransfusion Utility During Liver Transplantation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the CS during OLT.