Clinical Experience with Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator in the Management of Intracardiac and Arterial Thrombosis in Children
We aimed to present our experiences with recombinant t-PA (rt-PA) in children with intracardiac or peripheral arterial thrombus. We retrospectively reviewed the children who received rt-PA for thrombus.
A 2014 Update on Coagulation Management for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The current review discusses aspects in cardiopulmonary bypass-induced coagulopathy with emphasis on point-of-care testing and individualized "goal-directed" therapy in patients who develop excessive bleeding after cardiac surgery.
A 2014 Update on Coagulation Management for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The current review discusses aspects in cardiopulmonary bypass-induced coagulopathy with emphasis on point-of-care testing and individualized "goal-directed" therapy in patients who develop excessive bleeding after cardiac surgery.
The Second Austrian Benchmark Study for Blood Use in Elective Surgery: Results and Practice Change
Five years after the first Austrian benchmark study demonstrated relatively high transfusion rate and an abundance of nonindicated transfusions in elective surgeries, this study was conducted to investigate the effects of the first benchmark study.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Cardiac Surgery: A Single Institution’s Experience
This article describes a single institution's experience in perioperative care of Jehovah's Witnesses undergoing cardiac surgery.
Practice Changes in Blood Glucose Management Following Open Heart Surgery: From a Prospective Randomized Study to Everyday Practice
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact that this change to a more liberal BG management (BGM) had on patient outcomes at our centre.
Plasma Fibrinogen Level on Admission to the Intensive Care Unit is a Powerful Predictor of Postoperative Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
fibrinogen level upon admission to the intensive care unit after CPB predicted the risk of postoperative bleeding
The Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming without FFP on Postoperative Coagulation and Recovery in Pediatric Patients with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
the inappropriate use of FFP is still a worldwide problem
Red Blood Cell Storage Duration is Associated with Various Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The obtained results indicate that the hazard of blood transfusion increased with increasing storage time of RBCs
Length of Red Cell Unit Storage and Risk for Delirium After Cardiac Surgery
We hypothesized that the length of storage of transfused red cell units would be associated with delirium after cardiac surgery.
Variability in Anticoagulation Management of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An International Survey
The objective of this study was to determine current practices of anticoagulation in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Adult: A Review of Anticoagulation Monitoring and Transfusion
In this review article, we discuss the evolution of the various modalities of ECMO, indications, contraindications, and complications. Furthermore, we review the different strategies for anticoagulation and treatment of coagulopathy while on ECMO. Finally, we discuss the cost of ECMO and associated blood product transfusion.