The Influence of Sampling Technique on ACT Plus ® Results
The manufacturer of the ACT Plus Automated Coagulation Timer, Medtronic Inc., recommends that test cartridges be prewarmed and the activating reagent resuspended (tapped/ mixed) before patient testing.
Comparison between d901 Lilliput 1 and Kids d100 Neonatal Oxygenators: Toward Bypass Circuit Miniaturization
In this study, we describe our clinical experience comparing performance of two neonatal oxygenators.
An Automated Method for Analysis of Microcirculation Videos for Accurate Assessment of Tissue Perfusion
The experimental algorithm automatically extracts microvascular network and quantitatively measures changes in the microcirculation
Excessive Negative Venous Line Pressures and Increased Arterial Air Bubble Counts during Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass: An Experimental Study Comparing Miniaturized with Conventional Perfusion Systems
Despite the benefits of MCPB regarding systemic inflammatory response and haemolysis, this technique is associated with excessive negative venous line pressures
Pilot Alternating Treatment Design Study of the Splanchnic Metabolic Effects of Two Mean Arterial Pressure Targets during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The arterial pressure target for optimal splanchnic function during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is uncertain.
Direct Innominate Artery Cannulation for Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion in Neonates undergoing Arch Reconstruction
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the flow measurements and safety of DC when compared with IC.
Immediate Effects of Individualized Heparin and Protamine Management on Hemostatic Activation and Platelet Function in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Tranexamic Acid Antifibrinolytic Therapy
This randomized prospective study was initiated to clarify whether individualized heparin and protamine dosing has immediate effects on hemostatic activation and platelet function in adult cardiac surgery.
Antifibrinolytic Agents in Current Anaesthetic Practice
Antifibrinolytic drugs have become almost ubiquitous in their use during major surgery when bleeding is expected or commonplace. Inhibition of the fibrinolytic pathway after tissue injury has been consistently shown to reduce postoperative or traumatic bleeding. We have reviewed the current literature for this increasingly popular class of drugs to support clinical judgement in daily anaesthetic practice.
Platelet Concentrates, from Whole Blood or Collected by Apheresis
The quality and characteristics of platelets during storage are affected by a number of factors, such as anticoagulant, centrifugation and processing after collection, and pre- or post storage pooling, but when comparing literature on the various methods, most differences balance out.
Low Hemorrhage-Related Mortality in Trauma Patients in a Level I Trauma Center Employing Transfusion Packages and Early Thromboelastography-Directed Hemostatic Resuscitation with Plasma and Platelets
This was a prospective study of adult trauma patients admitted to a Level I trauma center. Demography, Injury Severity Score (ISS), transfusion therapy, and mortality were registered. Hemostatic resuscitation was based on a massive transfusion protocolencompassing transfusion packages and thromboelastography (TEG)-guided therapy.
Influence of Different Tranexamic Acid Administration Methods during and after Cardiac Surgery on Coagulation Function and Postoperative Blood Loss
This study evaluates the influence of different tranexamic acid administration methods during and after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) on coagulation function and postoperative bleeding.
Antifibrinolytics in Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery exerts a significant strain on the blood bank services and is a model example in which a multi-modal blood-conservation strategy is recommended.