Effect of Fresh Red Blood Cell Transfusions on Clinical Outcomes in Premature, Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants: The ARIPI Randomized Trial
In this trial, the use of fresh RBCs compared with standard blood bank practice did not improve outcomes in premature, very low-birth-weight infants requiring a transfusion.
Selective Pulmonary Pulsatile Perfusion with Oxygenated Blood During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Attenuates Lung Tissue Inflammation but Does Not Affect Circulating Cytokine Levels
Improved respiratory outcome has been shown after selective pulsatile pulmonary perfusion (sPPP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Transfusion Immunomodulation – The Case for Leukoreduced and (Perhaps) Washed Transfusions
The present review will focus on two approaches, leukoreduction and saline washing, as means to reduce adverse transfusion outcomes.
Effect of Blower-Mister Devices on Vasoreactivity of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
Vessels exposed to the air and water stream of a blower-mister device showed a reduced vasoreactivity.
Effect of Hospital Culture on Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Procedures
We sought to quantitate the contribution of hospital influence on individual surgeons' transfusion practices.
Cerebral and Somatic Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Measurements During Fluid Challenge in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Descriptive Pilot Study
Little is known about changes in near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-derived cerebral (rSO(2)b) and somatic (rSO(2)s) oxygen saturation during a fluid challenge.
The Influence of Heparin Resistance on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Surgery
Severe form of heparin resistance (expressed by the ACT less than 480 seconds after 400 U/kg heparin) was an independent predictor of death.
Trends in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
We used the Society of Thoracic Surgeons adult cardiac surgery database to characterize trends in patient characteristics and outcomes after CABG over the past decade.
Peroperative Effects of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Antithrombin III on Heparin Sensitivity and Coagulation during Nitroglycerine Infusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
ATIII may be preferred to FFP in patients with heparin resistance due to NTG infusion undergoing CABGS.
Transfusion Thresholds and other Strategies for Guiding Allogeneic Red Blood Cell Transfusion
The purpose of this review is to compare clinical outcomes in patients randomised to restrictive versus liberal transfusion thresholds (triggers).
Increased Long-Term Mortality with Plasma Transfusion after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This study explores the relation between the transfusion of different blood components and long-term mortality.
Insufflation of Hydrogen Gas Restrains the Inflammatory Response of Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Rat Model
We suggest that H(2) insufflation is a possible new potential therapy for counteracting CPB-induced systemic inflammation.