Is There Evidence that Fresh Frozen Plasma is Superior to Antithrombin Administration to Treat Heparin Resistance in Cardiac Surgery?
We conclude that the treatment of HR with FFP may not restore the ACT to therapeutic levels with adequate heparinization,
Explaining Racial Disparities in Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Hospital Quality
Racial disparities in mortality rates after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are well established.
A Common Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Polymorphism and Preoperative ACE Inhibition Modify Risk of Tachyarrhythmias After Congenital Heart Surgery
An understanding of genotype variation may play an important role in the perioperative management of congenital heart surgery.
Systemic Venous Anomalies in the Middle East
Systemic venous anomalies are quite rare and can be associated with congenital heart disease requiring surgery.
Effectiveness of Autologous Transfusion System in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The current study analyzed the efficacy of autologous transfusion with washed shed blood (WSB) in primary total knee and total hip arthroplasty (TKA, THA).
The Cost of Open Heart Surgery in Nigeria
Open Heart Surgery (OHS) is not commonly practiced in Nigeria and most patients who require OHS are referred abroad. There has recently been a resurgence of interest in establishing OHS services in Nigeria but the cost is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the direct cost of OHS procedures in Nigeria.
Post-operative Blood Management Strategies for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Our aim was to provide a broad overview of the widely used methods for reducing post-operative blood loss after total hip arthroplasty.
Use of Intraoperative Cell-salvage for Autologous Blood Transfusions in Metastatic Spine Tumour Surgery: A Systematic Review
We systematically reviewed studies on intraoperative cell salvage (IOCS) in oncological surgery to investigate whether sufficient evidence exists to support its use in metastatic spine tumor surgery (MSTS) or metastatic musculoskeletal tumor surgery (MMTS).
Handling Ability of Gaseous Microemboli of Two Pediatric Arterial Filters in a Simulated CPB Model
The purpose of this experiment was to compare the Sorin KIDS D131 and the Terumo Capiox AF02 pediatric arterial filters in a simulated CPB procedure to determine which filter is the better for clinical use.
Effects of Autologous Priming on Blood Conservation after Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study was to determine whether a protocol of retrograde autologous prime (RAP) and venous antegrade prime (VAP) reduces the need for blood transfusion and increases the hematocrit following cardiac surgery.
Influence of the Washing Program on the Blood Processing Performance of a Continuous Autotransfusion Device
The continuous auto transfusion system has been widely used in surgical operations. Although the continuous autotransfusion device provided consistent hematocrit quality, the levels of some blood lipid components showed significant differences among the washing programs.
Pre-Operative Autologous Blood Donation Versus No Blood Donation in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomised Trial
In this prospective randomized study we have evaluated the efficacy of pre-operative autologous blood donation (PABD) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to answer the question whether there is any need for autologous blood donations during TKA and, if yes, for which group of patients.