You may also like
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Induces Significant Platelet Activation in Children Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
To evaluate the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on platelet function in children undergoing open-heart surgery.
1 min read
The Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Corticosteroids for the Prevention of Adverse Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
In the present meta-analysis of 62 RCTs (16 457 patients), including the 2 major RCTs (SIRS and DECS trials: 12 001 patients), we found that prophylactic corticosteroids in cardiac surgery did not reduce mortality.
1 min read
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: Current Concepts for the Clinician
Much more research is needed to understand the blood component and patient risk factors for TRALI so that novel strategies for treatment and additional measures to reduce the risk of TRALI can be developed.
1 min read