AABB Validation Study of the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module Adverse Events Definitions Protocol
We sought to determine how participants would code adverse reactions at institutions that had or had not received training on the application of definitions used in the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Hemovigilance Module (HVM).
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
Global Health and Transfusion Medicine: Education and Training in Developing Countries
Education and training in transfusion medicine have improved over the past decade in developing countries but are still generally deficient for the purpose of maintaining the safety of the global blood supply.
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.
Comparison of Three Commercially Available Softwares for Measuring Left Ventricular Perfusion and Function by Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.
The three softwares, Quantitative Perfusion SPECT (QPS), Emory Cardiac Toolbox, and 4 Dimension-Myocardial SPECT (4DM) are widely used with myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) to determine perfusion defect size (PDS) and left ventricular (LV) function.
Efficacy of Combination Treatment with Intracoronary Abciximab and Aspiration Thrombectomy on Myocardial Perfusion in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Coronary Stenting
We aimed to investigate whether combination therapy using intracoronary (IC) abciximab and aspiration thrombectomy (AT) enhancesmyocardial perfusion compared to each treatment alone in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
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.
Overcoming Challenges in the Management of Critical Events During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Critical events during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can challenge the most experienced perfusionists
Foam Formation and Acute Air Emboli with the Maquet Paediatric Quadrox I: A Word of Caution
We report 3 cases of significant foam formation in the venous reservoir
The “Tube-In-Tube” Circuit: A New Method for Delivering Cold Blood Cardioplegia in Neonates and Small Infants
The tube-in-tube circuit proved to be an effective strategy for low-flow cardioplegia delivery