Investigating the Effect of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma on Pain in Patients with Pilonidal Abscess Treated with Surgical Removal of Extensive Tissue
Effect of using autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on pain reduction in patients with pilonidal abscess, subjected to extensive surgical removal tissue, was investigated through a clinical trial.
Considerations on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Specifically for Burn Treatment
In this review the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the many different aspects of PRP; this is followed by a short outline of the evidence for a wide range of applications and finally narrowing down to a more in-depth analysis of the literature on the potential use of PRP in burn treatment.
Advances in Regenerative Orthopedics
The regeneration of orthopedic tissues requires 4 key components: cells, morphogenetic signals, scaffolds, and an appropriate mechanical environment.
Health Care-Associated Infection after Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Among hospitalized patients, a restrictive RBC transfusion strategy was associated with a reduced risk of health care-associated infection
Experience with Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) is a nondextran iron preparation recently approved in the United States for intravenous treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adult patients with intolerance or unsatisfactory response to oral iron or with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease.
A Multicenter, Randomized, Active-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
We evaluated FCM versus oral iron in IDA patients.
Cardiac Surgery in the Jehovah’s Witness Patient. A Team Approach (EP Video)
Dr. David D’Alessandro discusses strategies for cardiac surgery with Jehovah’s Witness patients (42:05 minutes).
Advanced Blood Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty (EP Video)
Dr. Doug G. Nuelle discusses his approach to advanced blood management in total knee arthroplasty (43:55 minutes).
Advanced Blood Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty (EP Video)
Dr. Doug G. Nuelle discusses his approach to advanced blood management in total knee arthroplasty (43:55 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
Addition By Subtraction: Improving Patient Care By Reducing Risks, Complications, & Costs (EP Video)
Tobin Timmons provides a general overview of TEG and its role in the hospital setting (9:09 minutes).