Autotransfusion Management During and After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Alters Fibrin Degradation and Transfusion Requirements
This study was designed to explore the influence of autotransfusion management on intravascular fibrin degradation and postoperative transfusions
Inhibition of Alveolar Osteitis in Mandibular Tooth Extraction Sites Using Platelet-Rich Plasma
This paper is a retrospective review of the benefits of PRP in AO prevention. PRP was obtained from patients for use in the postremoval alveolar sockets of mandibular molar extraction sites.
Kaolin-Based Activated Coagulation Time Measured by Sonoclot in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The aim of this study was to compare SkACT with an established kaolin-based ACT from Hemochron (HkACT) and anti-Xa activity in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Heparin Monitoring During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery Using the One-Step Point-of-Care Whole Blood Anti-Factor-Xa Clotting Assay Heptest-POC-Hi
The activated clotting time (ACT) generally used for monitoring heparinization during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery does not specifically measure heparin anticoagulant activities. This may result in heparin over- or under-dose and subsequent severe adverse events.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Severe Acute Respiratory Failure in Postpartum Woman With Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease: Benefit, Factors Furthering the Success of this Procedure, and Review of the Literature
Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) early in the event of cardiorespiratory failure after cardiac surgery may be of benefit.
Improved Coagulation and Blood Conservation in the Golden Hours After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The Hemobag (HB) technique allows the open-heart team to safely concentrate the residual cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit contents and return a high volume of concentrated clotting factors and blood cells back to the patient as autotransfusion.
Platelet Gel Device Summary (2007)
A summary of all the platelet gel devices currently available in the United States.
Risk Factors for Red Cell Transfusion in Adults Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review
The objective was to identify clinical factors associated with increased red cell transfusion in adults undergoing CABG surgery.
Changes in Potassium Concentration and Haematocrit Associated With Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
In neonatal surgery, the stored blood may be irradiated if there is a question of impaired immunity. Irradiation may cause a further increase in potassium levels.
Platelet-Enriched Fibrin Glue and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Repair of Bone Defects Adjacent to Titanium Dental Implants
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of platelet-enriched fibrin glue and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the repair of bone defects adjacent to titanium dental implants.
Quality Assessment of Platelet Rich Plasma During Anti-Platelet Therapy
Evidence in this pilot study supports the use of PRP for patients receiving Plavix and aspirin therapy without compromising the quantity of specific growth factors delivered to a wound site.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Stimulates Osteoblastic Differentiation in the Presence of BMPs
In the present study, we examined the effects of PRP on proliferation and osteoblast differentiation in vitro in the presence of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). PRP and its soluble fraction stimulated osteoblastic differentiation of myoblasts and osteoblastic cells in the presence of BMP-2, BMP-4, BMP-6 or BMP-7.