You may also like
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs Plasma for Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass Coagulopathy and Bleeding: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The results of this study suggest a similar overall safety and efficacy profile for PCCs compared with plasma in this clinical context, with fewer posttreatment intraoperative RBC transfusions, improved PT/INR correction, and higher likelihood of allogeneic transfusion avoidance in patients receiving PCCs.
2 min read
Preservation Solution Supplemented with Biliverdin Prevents Lung Cold Ischaemia/Reperfusion Injury
This study demonstrates that the exposure of the lung grafts to BV during cold storage can impart potent cytoprotective effects to lung cold ischaemia/reperfusion injury and significantly improve the lung graft function following extended cold preservation and transplantation by the mechanism of a reduction in oxidative injury and following inflammatory events.
1 min read
Implementing Benchmarking in Perfusion Practice: Results of a Multicentre Quality Improvement Initiative (EP Video)
Dr. Baker presents an abstract on benchmarking in perfusion practice to improve quality (3:59 minutes).
1 min read