Preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma from Small Volume of Whole Blood – A Simplified Approach
This study demonstrates a simple, rapid and inexpensive technique that is useful in obtaining platelets concentrated approximately 11-fold.
Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Chronic Wounds
Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that contains fibrin and high concentrations of growth factors and has the potential to aid wound healing.
Risks of Harms Using Antifibrinolytics in Cardiac Surgery: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised and Observational Studies
Although meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials were largely inconclusive, inclusion of observational data suggest concerns remain about the safety of aprotinin.
Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the AABB
The AABB (formerly, the American Association of Blood Banks) developed this guideline to provide clinical recommendations about hemoglobin concentration thresholds and other clinical variables that trigger RBC transfusions in hemodynamically stable adults and children.
The Effect of Salvaged Blood on Coagulation Function as Measured by Thromboelastography
There is concern that salvaged blood has the potential to activate the coagulation system, which might place patients at risk of thrombotic complications.
Impact of Warm Ischemia Time on Survival after Heart Transplantation
This study has demonstrated a reduced survival in heart transplant recipients with increased WIT.
Outcomes After Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy for Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock: A Single-Center Experience
We assessed the short-term outcomes and predictors of 30-d mortality in patients requiring temporary, peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiac failure.
Emergency Circulatory Support in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Patients in Remote Institutions: A Pilot Study (The Cardiac-RESCUE Program).
Offering local ECMO support appears feasible in a majority of RCS patients hospitalized in remote hospitals.
Venovenous Cannulation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using a Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheter in Neonates
The dual-lumen bicaval catheter can be safely used in neonates with minimal complications and is our preferred method for VV-ECMO support in the neonatal population.
Feasibility of Initiating Extracorporeal Life Support During Mechanical Chest Compression CPR: A Porcine Pilot Study
Mechanical chest compression may be a suitable therapeutic bridge to the installation of ECMO and does not interfere with ECMO catheter placement.
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Lung Failure in Adults
Modern vv-ECMO is an excellent treatment in patients with severe ALF and should be more liberally used.
Colloids in the Intensive Care Unit
There are minimal differences in outcome between crystalloids and hypo-oncotic or iso-oncotic albumin for fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis; in select populations, such as patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the use of iso-oncotic albumin may confer a survival advantage and should be considered a first-line alternative.