Do Miniaturized Extracorporeal Circuits Confer Significant Clinical Benefit Without Compromising Safety? A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
A systematic literature review identified 29 studies incorporating 2,355 patients: 1,181 (50.1%) who underwent cardiac surgery with CECC and 1,174 (49.9%) with mECC. These were meta-analyzed using random effects modeling.
The Effect on Hemolysis of the Raceway Profile of Roller Pumps Used in Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study aims at the influence on hemolysis of the differences between the maximum and minimum amplitudes of pressure in the outlet of three roller pump models adjusted by dynamic calibration method.
Long-term Outcome of Brain Structure in Premature Infants: Effects of Liberal vs Restricted Red Blood Cell Transfusions
To assess the long-term outcome of brain structure in preterm infants, at an average age of 12 years, who received a red blood cell transfusion for anemia of prematurity.
How Good Patient Blood Management Leads to Excellent Outcomes in Jehovah’s Witness Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The refusal of blood products makes open-heart surgery in Jehovah's Witness (JW) an ethical challenge. We demonstrate how patient blood management strategies lead to excellent surgical outcomes.
Blood Management Newsletter December 2010
This newsletter will focus on the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to Blood Management program and how orthopedic surgery fits into the vital role of a successful program.
Normovolemic Modified Ultrafiltration is Associated With Better Preserved Platelet Function and Less Postoperative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Complex Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized and Controlled Study
The purpose of the investigation was to study the impact of normovolemic modified ultrafiltration (N-MUF) on hemostasis and perioperative blood loss.
The Impact of Balanced Hydroxylethyl Starch Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming Solution on the Fibrin Part of Clot Formation: Ex vivo Rotation Thromboelastometry
This exploratory study investigated whether clot formation, in particular the fibrin part of the clot, is less altered by a modern balanced HES solution as compared to a gelatin-based priming solution.
Blood Transfusions Recruit the Microcirculation During Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this investigation was to test the hypothesis that blood transfusion has beneficial effects on sublingual microcirculatory density, perfusion, and oxygenation. To this end, sidestream dark field (SDF) imaging and spectrophotometry were applied sublingually before and after blood transfusion during cardiac surgery.
Transfusion Alternative Strategies (Video)
A summary video on transfusion alternatives (29:18 minutes). For educational use only. Not to be copied sold or redistributed.
Coagulation Parameters that Predict Bleeding in the First Hours of Adult Cardiac Surgical Post-cardiotomy ECMO (Video)
Jeff Riley discusses coagulation parameters that predict bleeding in the first hours of adult ECMO (22:48 minutes).
Microcircuitry Strategies to Maintain Hematocrit (Video)
Daniel Gomez discusses microcircuitry strategies to maintain hematocrit on CPB (22:08 minutes).
Blood Temperature Management and Gaseous Microemboli
This study examines the air-handling capabilities of a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and correlates blood temperatures with microemboli loads proximal and distal to the arterial line filter within the circuit.