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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives A conservative hemoglobin transfusion threshold is noninferior to a liberal threshold in cardiac surgery. However, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion remains common during cardiac surgery. The authors’ single-center,..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  We examined the relationship between blood transfusion and long-term adverse events to evaluate the clinical impact of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion on patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery...

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Abstract Purpose Thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 150 × 109/L) is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is likely associated with worse outcomes. In this study we present international contemporary data on thrombocytopenia..

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Abstract Background: Infants < 10 kg undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may receive either fresh frozen plasma (FFP) or other solutions in the CPB priming volume. The existing..

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Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of intraoperative Cell Saver blood salvage during emergency surgery for massive hemothorax on minimizing perioperative allogeneic red blood cell..

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Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for priming of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit on rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) and transfusion in..

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Abstract Purpose Blood transfusion; is considered an organ transplant. In coronary bypass surgery, large volumes of homologous blood transfusion may be required due to excessive bleeding. The large number of..

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Abstract Background The use of crystalloid priming for extracorporeal circuit in adult cardiac surgery causes inevitable haemodilution. The haemodilution can be reduced by using methods such as retrograde autologous priming..

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Abstract Background Centrifugation-based autotransfusion devices only salvage red blood cells while platelets are removed. The same™ device (Smart Autotransfusion for ME; i-SEP, France) is an innovative filtration-based autotransfusion device able..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes coagulation disorders after surgery. This study aimed to compare the coagulation parameters after congenital cardiac surgery with miniaturised CPB (MCPB) versus conventional CPB (CCPB)...

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Abstract Introduction Perioperative coagulopathy is common in patients undergoing aortic surgery, increasing the risk of excessive blood loss and subsequent allogeneic transfusion. Blood conservation has become a vital part of cardiovascular..

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Abstract Background Pediatric cardiac surgery is associated with abnormal coagulation, bleeding, and nearly ubiquitous transfusions. With the popularization of patient blood management, attempts are being made to decrease liberal transfusions..

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Abstract Background:  Congenital heart surgeries are associated with post-bypass renal and cardiac dysfunctions. The use of low-dose vasopressin has been found to be beneficial in adult cardiac surgeries. Objective:  To..

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Abstract Study Design.  A retrospective, propensity-matched observational study. Objective.  To assess the impact of cell saver (CS) homologous transfusion on perioperative medical complications in adult patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery...

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Abstract Objectives Perioperative transfusion thresholds have garnered increasing scrutiny as restrictive strategies have been shown to be noninferior. The study authors used data from a statewide academic collaborative to test..

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Abstract Background A multidisciplinary Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement study to identify the incidence of “heparin rebound” in our adult cardiac surgical population instead detected a thromboelastometry pattern suggestive of initial protamine..

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Abstract Background: Patient blood management (PBM) is a multidisciplinary and patient-centered treatment approach, comprising the detection and treatment of anemia, the minimization of blood loss, and the rational use of allogeneic..

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Abstract Background Evidence-based recommendations for transfusion in patients with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) are scarce. The current literature is limited to single-center studies with small sample sizes, therefore..

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Abstract Objective Despite inherent comorbidities, obese cardiac surgical patients paradoxically had shown lower morbidity and mortality, although the nature of this association is still unclear. Thus, the authors intended in..

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Abstract Objectives Viscoelastic  assays, such as rotational  (ROTEM), are used increasingly in cardiac surgery to guide transfusion decisions. After separation from  (CPB), achieving  rapidly is the main goal before chest closure. The authors hypothesized..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  This narrative review article seeks to highlight the effects of citrate on physiology during massive transfusion of the bleeding patient. DATA SOURCES:  A limited library of curated articles..

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Abstract ABO blood group has been shown to be a major determinant of plasma von Willebrand factor (vWF) levels. O blood group is associated with the lowest vWF levels and..

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Abstract Aim: In current practice, fast-track protocols are gaining importance in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. For this purpose, besides different application techniques, biomarkers are frequently examined in the peri-operative period...

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Abstract Background Bleeding and thrombosis induce major morbidity and mortality in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO). Circuit changes can be performed for oxygenation membrane thrombosis but are not recommended..

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Abstract Cold agglutinin disease is a type of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia caused by autoantibodies that bind to red blood cell antigens at a cold temperature and causes extravascular haemolysis and..

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Abstract Background Thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage and platelet transfusion are common in patients supportedwith venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). However, current literature is limited to smallsingle‑center experiences with high degrees of..

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Abstract Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the care that is given to patients; however, the predictive models created are only as good as the base data used in..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac output (CO) is a key determinant of oxygen delivery. Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) causes organ dysfunction, prolonged hospital stay, and reduces survival in perioperative settings and..

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Abstract Aim Aim of this study was to describe and analyse associations of incidents and their improvement actions in hospital setting. Methods It was a retrospective document analysis of incident reporting systems’..

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Abstract With the implementation of the new allocation system in the United States on October 18, 2018, patients requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) have the highest priority, a shorter..