Economics of Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery (Video)
Jim Campbell from Helena Labs discusses the economics of transfusions in cardiac surgery (27 minutes).
On-Pump versus Off-Pump Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery
CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump CABG) might reduce the number of complications related to the heart–lung machine.
Evidence-Based Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery (Video)
Joseph Thomas for Strategic Blood Management discusses Ecurrent evidence-based transfusion guidelines in cardiac surgery (57 minutes).
Blood Products Should Be Used Conservatively in Heart-Surgery Patients, Trial Shows
The study, presented by medical student Robert Riddell (Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS), was conducted at the Maritime Heart Center in Halifax, NS in 3842 consecutive patients undergoing all types of cardiac surgery.
Treating Sports Injuries With Platelet-Rich Plasma (Video)
John Rivera provides a little history on PRP and discusses clincal applications in sports medicine (55 minutes).
Operation Iraqi Freedom: One Surgeon’s Experience (Video)
Dr. James Obney discusses his battlefield medical experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom (70 minutes).
TEG & ECMO Applications (Video)
Mike Miller discussed possible roles for the TEG in ECMO applications for hemostasis management (52 minutes).
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Intra-Articular Knee Injections Produced Favorable Results on Degenerative Cartilage Lesions
The aim of our study is to explore this novel approach to treat degenerative lesions of articular cartilage of the knee.
Platelet-rich Plasma: Current Concepts and Application in Sports Medicine
Many controlled clinical trials are under way, but clinical use should be approached cautiously until high-level clinical evidence supporting platelet-rich plasma efficacy is available.
Growth Factor-Rich Plasma Increases Tendon Cell Proliferation and Matrix Synthesis on a Synthetic Scaffold: An In Vitro Study
In the current study, a bioactive scaffold was created by combining a synthetic scaffold with growth factor-rich plasma (GFRP), an autologous concentration of growth factors derived from a platelet-rich plasma preparation.
Advantages of Autologous Blood Transfusion in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
In this randomized controlled study, we investigated the effects of autologous Hemobag blood transfusion (AHBT) and allogenic blood transfusion (ABT) in off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery.
How I Do It: Utilization of High-Pressure Sealants in Aortic Reconstruction
Increased blood loss during aortic reconstructive surgery can arise from friable, thin tissue in aneurysms, connective tissues, dissected aortic tissues, and holes/tracks left by large needles.