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Intraoperative Collection of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma from The Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Upon Initiation of Extracorporeal Circulation
Autologous PRP can be safely collected by drawing blood from the CPB circuit, platelet count and aggregation ability significantly decreased after CPB including autologous PRP collection. Some improvement was detected in the number of the platelets count and platelet aggregation ability by administrating an autologous PRP even if autologous PRP is collected from CPB circuit.
Methylprednisolone May be Associated with Improved Lung Compliance in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Further studies are required to identify appropriate patient selection for methylprednisolone use in patients on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.