Shed Blood Reinfusion: Problems During Extracorporeal Circulation

The following presenation is presented by the Univeristy of Nebraska Graduate Degree Completion Progam and encompasses the following topics:

• A review of the current literature considering the use of shed blood during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) will benefit the cardiac surgical team in providing safe patient care, and help to enhance patient outcomes.
• We will answer the question “should shed blood be used during cardiac surgeries, and if so, how to utilize it effectively and safely to benefit the cardiac patient.”
• Specifically, we will address the properties of shed blood, techniques for safe for reinfusion, potential patients benefits, cost effectiveness, and finally, the current trends in cardiac centers regarding perfusion practice.

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