Comparison of Hemolysis Between CentriMag and RotaFlow Rotary Blood Pumps During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the hemolysis levels for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) incorporating two different rotary blood pumps (CentriMag [CMAG] and RotaFlow [RF]) in identical circuits otherwise.
Potential Uses of Cord Blood in Cardiac Surgery
Umbilical cord blood, a rich source of multiple populations of nonembryonic stem cells, will be a valuable resource and has the potential to advance therapeutic options for patients with acquired and congenital heart disease.
Preoperative Hematocrit Is a Powerful Predictor of Adverse Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Report From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) began collecting preoperative HCT data in 2008. In this study, analyses were performed to determine the impact of preoperative HCT on perioperative morbidity and mortality among patients undergoing isolated CABG.
Impact of Guideline Implementation on Transfusion Practices in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This study suggests that clinical guideline implementation utilizing guideline development, education, and compliance audit/feedback may reduce unnecessary transfusion in cardiac surgery patients.
Roles of Thrombelastography and Thromboelastometry for Patient Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery
We aimed to assess the effects of TEG- or ROTEM-guided therapy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery on the use of allogeneic blood products.
Thromboembolic Events in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without Anticoagulation
Heparinization is thought to be mandatory to avoid thromboembolic complications during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). However, bleeding complications are common. We report our experience of VA-ECMO without systemic anticoagulation.
Maintaining the Standard: A Quality Assurance Study for New Equipment in the Michigan ECMO Program
Activated clotting time (ACT) ranges are targeted to minimize both bleeding and clotting complications during anticoagulation for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) therapy.
TEG Monitoring of Hemostasis (EP Video)
Mike Miller provides a general overview of TEG monitoring for Hemostasis (30:36 minutes).
TEG Monitoring of Hemostasis (EP Video)
Mike Miller provides a general overview of TEG monitoring for Hemostasis (30:36 minutes).
Anticoagulation and Thrombin Inhibition in Cardiac Surgery: Blood Management Perspective (EP Video)
Mark T. Lucas discusses the processes of anticoagulation and thrombin inhibition in cardiac surgery (44:48 minutes).
Anticoagulation and Thrombin Inhibition in Cardiac Surgery: Blood Management Perspective (EP Video)
Mark T. Lucas discusses the processes of anticoagulation and thrombin inhibition in cardiac surgery (44:48 minutes).
Pathology of Blood Management (EP Video)
Dr. Paula J. Santrach discusses the pathology of blood management (37:24 minutes).