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Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Induced Coagulopathy: Rotational Thromboelastometry Analysis
Our study confirmed that the amount of perioperative bleeding and intraoperative transfusion were significantly higher in the HCA group. ROTEM analysis would indicate that clot firmness contributed by platelet component is reduced by HCA in cardiac surgery.
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Disinfection and Cleaning of Heater–Cooler Units: Suspension- and Biofilm-Killing
A combination of an enzyme detergent and Clorox was an effective disinfection treatment and significantly delayed the reappearance of M. chimaera in the heater–cooler reservoir.
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