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Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: Acute normovolemic hemodilution and intraoperative…

Abstract Autologous blood transfusion can be achieved through different techniques, including by the patient donating blood before surgery (pre-deposit), collecting blood from the patient immediately before the operation and replacing..

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Optimization of cardiopulmonary bypass prime fluid to preserve microcirculatory perfusion during on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: PRIME study protocol…

Abstract Background Acute microcirculatory perfusion disturbances and organ edema are important factors leading to organ dysfunction during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Priming of the CPB system with crystalloid..

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A Comprehensive Patient Blood Management Program During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients Over 60 Years of Age

Abstract Purpose: There is currently no consensus on the most appropriate blood transfusion strategy for older adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery. We aimed to investigate the potential benefits of the patient blood..

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A randomized trial of the inflammatory cytokines levels and the blood transfusion rate between miniaturized tubing group and conventional tubing…

Abstract Introduction We aimed to compare the inflammatory cytokines levels of the miniaturized and conventional extracorporeal circuit system. The miniaturized extracorporeal circuit system may be fewer possible inflammation-induced or blood..

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Current concepts in the use of cell salvage in obstetrics

Abstract Purpose of review  The worldwide leading cause of maternal death is severe maternal hemorrhage. Maternal hemorrhage can be profound leading to an entire loss of blood volume. In the..

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Innovative blood transfusion strategies to address global blood deserts: a consensus statement from the Blood Delivery via Emerging Strategies for…

Abstract In rural settings worldwide, many people live in effective blood deserts without access to any blood transfusion. The traditional system of blood banking is logistically complex and expensive for..

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Platelet Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: An Entropy-Balanced, Weighted, Multicenter Analysis

Abstract BACKGROUND: Platelet transfusion is common in cardiac surgery, but some studies have suggested an association with harm. Accordingly, we investigated the association of perioperative platelet transfusion with morbidity and..

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The Adherence to an Intraoperative Blood Product Transfusion Algorithm Is Associated With Reduced Blood Product Transfusions in Cardiac Surgical Patients…

Abstract Objective To demonstrate the value of a viscoelastic-based intraoperative transfusion algorithm to reduce non-RBC product administration in adult cardiac surgical patients. Design A prospective observational study. Setting At a..

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Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pregnancy

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a cardiac or pulmonary function support system that is used in cases of refractory organ failure in addition to conventional treatment. Currently, Level I..

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Prospective, Randomized Study of Fibrinogen Concentrate Versus Cryoprecipitate for Correcting Hypofibrinogenemia in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Abstract Objective Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hypofibrinogenemia and severe bleeding requiring transfusion. Guidelines recommend cryoprecipitate or fibrinogen concentrate (FC) for the treatment of acquired hypofibrinogenemia...

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Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis

Abstract Background Intraoperative packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion during cardiac surgery is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality; however, data on the association between PRBC transfusion and postoperative..

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Fresh Frozen Plasma Versus Solvent Detergent Plasma for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective…

Abstract Objective Compared with fresh frozen plasma (FFP), Omniplasma has been attributed to an increased coagulation potential and an increased fibrinolytic potential. This study aimed to compare Omniplasma and FFP..

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Potential Predictors for Deterioration of Renal Function After Transfusion

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Transfusion of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) is still associated with risks. This study aims to determine whether renal function deterioration in the context of individual transfusions in..

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The role of fetal hemoglobin in the artificial placenta: A premature ovine model

Abstract Introduction A radical paradigm shift in the treatment of premature infants failing conventional treatment is to recreate fetal physiology using an extracorporeal Artificial Placenta (AP). The aim of this..

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Increased platelet to red blood cell transfusion ratio associated with acute kidney injury in children with life-threatening bleeding

Abstract Introduction Transfusion may increase the risk of organ failure through immunomodulatory effects. The primary objective of this study was to assess for patient or transfusion-related factors that are independently..

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The additive effects of anaemia and transfusion on long-term survival after coronary artery bypass surgery

Abstract OBJECTIVES To compare the independent and combined effects of anaemia and red blood cell transfusion on late survival after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting. METHODS Retrospective analysis of 5243..

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Effect of Retrograde Autologous Priming on Coagulation Assessed by Rotation Thromboelastometry in Patients Undergoing Valvular Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of retrograde autologous priming (RAP) on coagulation function using rotation thromboelastometry (ROTEM) in patients undergoing valvular cardiac surgery. Design A prospective, randomized, patient- and outcome assessor-blinded study...

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Anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A narrative review

Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a technology that offers organ support for critically ill patients with respiratory and/or cardiac failure. Despite improvements in recent years in technology and the..

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Development and validation of a machine learning prediction model for perioperative red blood cell transfusions in cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective Several machine learning (ML) models have been used in perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion risk for cardiac surgery with limited  and no external validation. Hence, we sought to..

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Comparison of Blood Concentration and Weight-Based Heparin and Protamine Dosing Strategies for Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background: The conventional method of heparin and protamine management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is based on total body weight which fails to account for the heterogeneous response to heparin in each patient...

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Impact of Intraoperative Allogeneic Platelet Transfusion on Healthcare-Associated Infections in Cardiac Surgery: Insights From a Large Single-Center Cohort Study

Abstract Objectives Despite significant improvement in patient blood management, cardiac surgery remains a high hemorrhagic risk procedure. Platelet transfusion is used commonly to treat thrombocytopenia-associated perioperative bleeding. Allogeneic platelet transfusion..

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Alternative blood transfusion triggers: a narrative review

Abstract Background Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin levels, is a global public health concern. Anemia is an independent factor worsening outcomes in various patient groups. Blood transfusion has been the..

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Carboxyhemoglobin in Cardiac Surgery Patients and Its Association with Risk Factors and Biomarkers of Hemolysis

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with hemolysis. Yet, there is no easily available and frequently measured marker to monitor this hemolysis. However, carboxyhemoglobin (CO-Hb), formed..

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Advancing cardiotomy suction practices for coronary surgery via multidisciplinary collaborative learning

Abstract Objective Professional standards recommend stopping cardiotomy suction at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass before protamine administration based on perceived safety concerns. This study evaluated a multidisciplinary collaborative quality-improvement intervention..

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Massive Transfusion in Pediatric Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Secondary Analysis of the Massive Transfusion in Children (MATIC) Study

Abstract Few data describe pediatric patients who receive massive transfusion for life-threatening hemorrhage (LTH) while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We present a retrospective secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective..

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Is ultrafiltration volume a predictor of postoperative acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass?

Abstract Introduction: Intraoperative ultrafiltration (UF) is a procedure used during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to reduce haemodilution and prevent excessive blood transfusion. However, the effect of UF volume on acute kidney injury..

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Association between intraoperative blood salvage and coagulation disorder after cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Background This study investigated whether intraoperative blood salvage was associated with coagulation disorder diagnosed by conventional coagulation tests and thromboelastography (TEG) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Study design and methods..

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Current role of intraoperative cell salvage techniques in the management of renal tumors with level III and IV inferior vena…

Abstract Background: En bloc removal of the kidney with tumor thrombus excision in a multidisciplinary team remains the standard treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with tumor thrombus extension. In..

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Use of cell salvage in obstetrics in Germany: analysis of national database of 305 610 cases with peripartum haemorrhage

Abstract Background One of the leading causes of maternal death worldwide is severe obstetric haemorrhage after childbirth. Use of intraoperative cell salvage is strongly recommended by international guidelines on patient..

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Preoperative Anemia and Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: A Mediation Analysis Evaluating Intraoperative Transfusion Exposures

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Preoperative anemia is associated with adverse outcomes in cardiac surgery, yet it remains unclear what proportion of this association is mediated through red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. METHODS: ..

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