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.
Techniques and Applications of Perioperative Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a useful adjunct in the management of antibody-mediated disorders. The indications for TPE now include the perioperative setting. This review updates the anesthesiologist on the relevant clinical indications and precautions of plasma exchange.
Is Crystalloid Cardioplegia a Strong Predictor of Intra-Operative Hemodilution?
Crystalloid cardioplegia, compared to blood cardioplegia not only causes much more intra-operative hemodilution but also increases the blood transfusion requirement.
Plasma Expander and Blood Storage Effects on Capillary Perfusion in Transfusion after Hemorrhage
The type of plasma expander used for hemodilution influences the short-term outcome of subsequent volume resuscitation
Developing a Patient Blood Management Program: Cardio Thoracic Surgery Involvement (EP Video)
Robert Stroud discusses the development of a patient blood management program (17:05 minutes).
Developing a Patient Blood Management Program: Cardio Thoracic Surgery Involvement (EP Video)
Robert Stroud discusses the development of a patient blood management program (17:05 minutes).
Evaluating the Need for a Clear and Colorless Effluent in a Cell Savers Wash Cycle (EP Video)
Robert Ledbetter discusses the need for clear effluent in the cell saver wash cycle (12:48 minutes).
Evaluating the Need for a Clear and Colorless Effluent in a Cell Savers Wash Cycle (EP Video)
Robert Ledbetter discusses the need for clear effluent in the cell saver wash cycle (12:48 minutes).
Blood Usage in Cardiac Surgery: The Effect of Physician Practice (EP Video)
WIlliam J. DeBois discusses the effect of the physician practice on blood product use in cardiac surgery (8:20 minutes).
A Simple Nomogram for Effective Collection of Intra-operative Autologous Donation Blood (EP Video)
William DeBois discusses a simple nomogram for intra-operative autologous donation (13:57 minutes).
Thromboelastometry Overestimates the Need for Hemostatic Agents (EP Video)
Arndt Kiessling discusses the use of TEG and how it may overestimate the need for hemostatic agents (15:31 minutes).
Thromboelastometry Overestimates the Need for Hemostatic Agents (EP Video)
Arndt Kiessling discusses the use of TEG and how it may overestimate the need for hemostatic agents (15:31 minutes).