Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation Versus Intraoperative Blood Salvage: Intraindividual Analyses and Modeling of Efficacy in 1103 Patients
Preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) and intraoperative blood salvage (IBS) represent established blood conservation measures. However, data comparing PABD to IBS are very sparse.
Economics of Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery (Video)
Jim Campbell from Helena Labs discusses the economics of transfusions in cardiac surgery (27 minutes).
On-Pump versus Off-Pump Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery
CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump CABG) might reduce the number of complications related to the heart–lung machine.
Evidence-Based Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery (Video)
Joseph Thomas for Strategic Blood Management discusses Ecurrent evidence-based transfusion guidelines in cardiac surgery (57 minutes).
Blood Products Should Be Used Conservatively in Heart-Surgery Patients, Trial Shows
The study, presented by medical student Robert Riddell (Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS), was conducted at the Maritime Heart Center in Halifax, NS in 3842 consecutive patients undergoing all types of cardiac surgery.
Treating Sports Injuries With Platelet-Rich Plasma (Video)
John Rivera provides a little history on PRP and discusses clincal applications in sports medicine (55 minutes).
TEG & ECMO Applications (Video)
Mike Miller discussed possible roles for the TEG in ECMO applications for hemostasis management (52 minutes).
Advantages of Autologous Blood Transfusion in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
In this randomized controlled study, we investigated the effects of autologous Hemobag blood transfusion (AHBT) and allogenic blood transfusion (ABT) in off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery.
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Intra-Articular Knee Injections Produced Favorable Results on Degenerative Cartilage Lesions
The aim of our study is to explore this novel approach to treat degenerative lesions of articular cartilage of the knee.
How I Do It: Utilization of High-Pressure Sealants in Aortic Reconstruction
Increased blood loss during aortic reconstructive surgery can arise from friable, thin tissue in aneurysms, connective tissues, dissected aortic tissues, and holes/tracks left by large needles.
Blood Management During Cardiac Surgery Using the TEG (Video)
Mike Miller, clinical specialist from Haemonetics, discusses TEG anaylsis during cardiac surgery (36 minutes).
Does Blood Transfusion Harm Cardiac Surgery Patients?
Over recent years there has been a substantial body of evidence demonstrating strong associations between transfusion and adverse outcomes, including myocardial, neurological and renal injury, in a range of clinical settings where transfusion is administered for reasons other than life-threatening bleeding.