Bretschneider’s Solution, HTK & Custodial: An Alternative Crystalloid Intracellular Cardioplegia for Pediatrics (EP Video)
An overview of our clinical experience will be presented for these three formulas and our simple perfusion heat exchanger set up as a single dosing alternative to multi-dosing in pediatrics (40:18 minutes).
Fresh New Look and Pump Blood: Evaluation of Four Systems (EP Video)
The presentation goal is to demonstrate a new modified technique in processing residual pump blood and thereby reduce the need for blood products and transfusion (22:48 minutes).
TEG use in CV & Trauma Cases (EP Video)
This program will provide a basic overview of the TEG Hemostasis Analyzer and then focus on case studies in CV surgery, CV patient stratification, Trauma cases and a case study on Pradaxa (42:50 minutes).
Red Blood Cell Storage Lesion and Adverse Clinical Outcomes: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc?
Changes in RBC properties during storage have been known for decades, but the exact significance of these changes is still largely uncertain.
The Impact of a Restrictive Transfusion Trigger on Post-Operative Complication Rate and Well-Being Following Elective Orthopaedic Surgery: A Post-Hoc Analysis of a Randomised Study
A restrictive transfusion protocol was not associated with worse outcome and resulted in a lower transfusion rate compared to the liberal policy.
Intraoperative Blood Transfusion of One or Two Units of Packed Red Blood Cells is Associated with a Fivefold Risk of Stroke in Patients Undergoing Elective Carotid Endarterectomy
Intraoperative transfusion of one to two units of PRBCs is associated with a fivefold increase in stroke risk.
Transfusion of Cell Saver Salvaged Blood in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Open Heart Surgery Significantly Reduces RBC and Coagulant Product Transfusions and Donor Exposures: Results of a Prospective, Randomized, Clinical Trial
Administration of cell saver blood significantly reduces the number of RBC and coagulant product transfusions and donor exposures in the immediate postoperative period.
Potential Value of Transfusion Protocols in Cardiac Surgery
This article reviews the current literature between 1995 and 2012 dealing with transfusion protocols in cardiovascular surgery.
Transfusion of Leukocyte-Depleted RBCs Is Independently Associated With Increased Morbidity After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Transfusion of leukocyte-depleted RBCs within the first 48 hrs of PICU stay after cardiac surgery is independently associated with prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation.
Mini-Extracorporeal Circulation Minimizes Coagulation Abnormalities and Ameliorates Pulmonary Outcome in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
Our study suggests that MECC induces less coagulation disorders, leading to lower postoperative blood loss and better postoperative lung function. This approach may be advantageous in high-risk patients.
Blood Product Conservation is Associated with Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs after Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether a multi-institutional effort to reduce blood product use affects postoperative events aftercardiac surgical operations and to determine the influence of perioperative transfusion on risk-adjusted outcomes.
The Predictive Value of Multiple Electrode Platelet Aggregometry (Multiplate) in Adult Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this retrospective observational study is to analyze the value of multiple electrode platelet aggregometry (Multiplate analyzer, Verum Diagnostica, Munich) as a point-of-care (POC) device in adult cardiac surgical patients.