What You Need to Know About Novel Anticoagulants, PCCs (Prothrombin Complex Concentrates) and Human Fibrogen Concentrates (EP Video)
Dr. Suzanne Bakdash discusses novel anticoagulants and complex fibrogen concentrates (35:30 minutes).
Management of Intraoperative Fluid Balance and Blood Conservation Techniques in Adult Cardiac Surgery
This review discusses currently available techniques that can be used intraoperatively in an attempt to avoid or minimize fluid balance positiveness, to preserve the patient's own red blood cells, and to decrease blood product utilization during cardiac surgery.
How Good Patient Blood Management Leads to Excellent Outcomes in Jehovah’s Witness Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Patient blood management leads to excellent short-term and long-term outcomes in JW. Combined efforts in regard to preoperative hematological parameter optimization, effective volume management and meticulous surgical techniques make this possible but raise the cautionary note why this is only possible in JW patients.
Importance of Perioperative Blood Glucose Management in Cardiac Surgical Patients
The evidence for a link between blood glucose levels and rates of morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgical patients in the intensive care unit is discussed.
Data Collection and Interpretation in Blood Management (EP Video)
Dr. Mark Popovsky discusses the collection and interpretation of data in a blood management program (43:34 minutes).
TEG: Total Excellence Guaranteed
The TEG 5000 Hemostasis Analyzer provides the clinician with a complete picture of an individual patient’s hemostasis profile; thus guiding therapy and a targeted treatment: Right product, Right does, Right patient, Right time. This baseline test lets the clinician know if the patient is hypercoagulable, normal, hypocoagulable, or fibrinolytic.
Arterial Switch Operation in the First Hours of Life Using Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
In this study, we analyzed our clinical experience performing the arterial switch operation in the first hours of life using autologous umbilical cord blood transfusion (AUCBT).
The Efficacy of Autologous Platelet Gel in Pain Control and Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty. An Analysis of the Haemoglobin, Narcotic Requirement and Range of Motion
Though further prospective trials are necessary, this study indicates that the application of autologous platelet gel may lead to improved haemostasis, better pain control and a shortened hospital stay.
Platelet Rich Plasma Improves The Healing Process After Airway Anastomosis
PRP accelerates the onset of healing in airway surgery by promoting an earlier release of platelet-derived growth factors that stimulate transanastomotic angiogenesis.
Outcome of Patients Who Refuse Transfusion After Cardiac Surgery: A Natural Experiment With Severe Blood Conservation Outcome of Patients Who Refuse Transfusion
Jehovah's Witness patients (Witnesses) who undergo cardiac surgery provide a unique natural experiment in severe blood conservation because anemia, transfusion, erythropoietin, and antifibrinolytics have attendant risks. Our objective was to compare morbidity and long-term survival of Witnesses undergoing cardiac surgery with a similarly matched group of patients who received transfusions.
What is the Role of Autologous Blood Transfusion in Major Spine Surgery?
Major spine surgery is associated with significant blood loss, which has numerous complications. Blood loss is therefore an important concern when undertaking any major spine surgery.