Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A highly Varied Practice
Blood use has been a major consideration for these procedures since the beginning of cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Ongoing Variability in Blood Transfusion Practices in Cardiac Surgery
In cardiac surgical patients, marked variability in transfusion practice exists between centers in various countries and suggests differences in perioperative practice patterns as well as possible inappropriate use. International standardization of perioperative practice patterns as well as transfusion regimes appears necessary.
The Influence of Aprotinin and Tranexamic Acid on Platelet Function and Postoperative Blood Loss in Cardiac Surgery
Antifibrinolytic drugs including aprotinin and tranexamic acid are currently used in cardiac surgery to reduce postoperative bleeding and transfusion requirements, and may have different effects on platelets.
Implementation of Buffy Coat Platelet Component Production: Comparison to Platelet-Rich Plasma Platelet Production
This article summarizes results of the validation testing performed to qualify the process of PLT production from whole blood and compares the quality of PLTs produced in routine production by either the PLT-rich plasma method (PRP-PCs) or the BC method (BC-PCs).
The Haemonetics(R) Cell Saver 5 Washing Properties: Effect of Different Washing Pump and Centrifuge Speeds
This study evaluated the effect of different washing and centrifuge rates of the Cell Saver 5 on the quality of processed autologous blood.
Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma on the in vitro Proliferation and Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Distinct Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds: The Specific Surface Area Makes a Difference
The in vitro effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on cell loading, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) is assessed on distinct resorbable and synthetic calcium phosphate scaffolds.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiopulmonary Failure in Pediatric Patients: Is a Second Course Justified?
We hypothesized that data from a national ECMO registry would be useful in identifying which pediatric patients would be optimal candidates for a second course of ECMO.
Review: Incidence of Bacterial Transmission and Transfusion Reactions by Blood Components
Successful reduction of the risk of viral transmission via blood components has focused attention on the risk of transfusion-associated bacterial sepsis.
Blood Transfusion is Associated With Increased Resource Utilisation, Morbidity, and Mortality in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the impact of blood transfusion on resource utilisation, morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery at a major university hospital.
Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions, Age and the Length of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Postoperative Outcome After Repair of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch for Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Repair of the ascending aorta and aortic arch carries a high morbidity and mortality, which can be complicated by the often emergent nature of the intervention.
The Principals of Pumpless Extracorporeal Lung Assist
The recently introduced pumpless extracorporeal lung assist (PECLA) is a remarkable alternative to the conventional extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in case of severe lung failure.
The TandemHeart as a Bridge to a Long-Term Axial-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device (Bridge to Bridge)
End-stage heart-failure patients in acute refractory cardiogenic shock with multi-organ dysfunction require aggressive medical therapy that includes inotropic support.