Pulsatile Flow is not a Magic Bullet for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients during CPB Procedures

Perioperative Anemia: Prevalence, Consequences and Pathophysiology

In major elective surgery, patient may be exposed to the effects of pre-operative anemia, blood loss and red cell transfusion, all of which may adversely influence post-operative rates of morbidity, mortality and readmission, and length of hospital stay.

Patient Blood Management In The Cardiac Surgical Setting: An Updated Overview

In cardiac surgical patients it is a complex challenge to find the ideal balance between anticoagulation and hemostasis. Preoperative anemia and perioperative higher transfusion rates are related to increased morbidity and mortality. Patient blood management (PBM) is an evidence based patient specific individualized protocol used in the perioperative setting in order to reduce perioperative bleeding and transfusion rates and to improve patient outcomes.