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Retrograde Autologous Priming of the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Reduces Blood Transfusion in Small Adults: a Prospective, Randomized Trial

Extreme haemodilution occurring with cardiopulmonary bypass imposes a primary risk factor for blood transfusion in small adult cardiac surgical patients. Priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit with patients' own blood [retrograde autologous priming (RAP)] is a technique used to limit haemodilution and reduce transfusion requirements.

Use of a Massive Transfusion Protocol in Nontrauma Patients: Activate Away

The current study was designed to investigate whether a massive transfusion protocol could be used effectively in general medical/surgical patients without detrimentally impacting resource allocation.