Abstract Background Despite advances in patient blood management, the optimal hemoglobin threshold for Red Blood Cell (RBC) transfusion remains controversial. This observational study evaluated the association between the relative decline..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Approximately 10% to 15% of all red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in the United States and United Kingdom occur during cardiac surgery. Despite efforts to standardize patient blood..
Read MoreAbstract Anaemia is a blood disorder that affects individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. It results from a decrease in the number or functionality of erythrocytes or haemoglobin (Hb),..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To explore the superiority of fibrinogen concentrate (FC) versus cryoprecipitate for bleeding after cardiac surgery. Design Secondary analysis of the FIBRES randomized trial. Setting Eleven Canadian hospitals, February..
Read MoreAbstract Background Patients receiving clopidogrel who undergo urgent CABG before the recommended 5-day washout period are at increased risk of perioperative bleeding. This study evaluated whether intraoperative hemoadsorption can reduce..
Read MoreAbstract Background The impact of perioperative red blood cell transfusion on long-term outcomes after cardiovascular surgery remains controversial. This meta-analysis of reconstructed time-to-event data aimed to evaluate the association between..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Pre-operative anaemia is associated with adverse outcomes following cardiac surgery. However, the prognostic impact of postoperative anaemia is characterised incompletely. We examined whether anaemia at hospital discharge independently..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To describe perioperative transfusion rates, hospital variability, temporal trends, and the association between red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and predefined risk factors in Dutch cardiac surgery. Design Nationwide..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a standard perfusion strategy used to reduce blood viscosity and enhance microcirculatory flow. The hemodilution rate, expressed as hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, is..
Read MoreAbstract Over the past 2 decades, liver transplantation (LT) has undergone a profound transformation in different fields. In particular, once characterized by massive blood product utilization, LT is now characterized..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives We investigated the effects of the combined use of preoperatively separated autologous red blood cells, plasma, and fibrin sealant on reducing allogeneic blood transfusion during valve-sparing root replacement..
Read MoreAbstract Background While Cell Saver technology effectively reduces red blood cell transfusion in the perioperative setting, its impact on the need for pro-hemostatic factors remains unclear. The use of Cell..
Read MoreAbstract Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of cell salvage (CS) use in cardiac reoperations and to conduct a cost analysis considering the Turkish..
Read MoreAbstract Perioperative anemia and red blood cell transfusions are important risk factors for morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery. Preoperative anemia is common, with up to 50% of patients presenting..
Read MoreAbstract Team Sport The most effective method for achieving sustainable blood-sparing practices is a pragmatic and individualized approach within a multidisciplinary framework. For every case, direct, clear, and intentional communication..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To investigate the dynamic impact of anemia at different perioperative timepoints (preoperative, postoperative day 1, 3, and 7) on adverse events in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods This..
Read MoreAbstract Hemolysis, the rupture of red blood cells, releases hemoglobin, haem, and redox-active iron into the bloodstream. When the body’s scavenging capacity is overwhelmed, these species can exert deleterious effects,..
Read MoreAbstract Background/Objectives: Postoperative complications following adult cardiac surgery are biologically interrelated, yet most machine learning models predict single outcomes. We developed an explainable multi-output model integrating routinely collected clinical variables..
Read MoreAbstract Background Preoperative intravenous iron has become increasingly popular as a strategy to optimize hemoglobin before major surgery. However, its potential benefit in non-anaemic patients undergoing cardiac surgery remains unclear...
Read MoreAbstract Background Allogeneic blood is a limited and globally scarce resource. Protocols based on the Patient Blood Management (PBM) program, incorporating therapeutic alternatives to reduce the use of red blood..
Read MoreAbstract Background Platelet activation is crucial for hemostasis and thrombosis, particularly in patients on antiplatelet therapy. Managing bleeding risk during cardiac surgery requires understanding platelet dynamics, especially when antiplatelet agents..
Read MoreAbstract Background This study aims to assess the agreement between noninvasive hemoglobin (SpHb) and invasive hemoglobin (InvHb) monitoring in guiding blood transfusions during thoracic procedures. Methods This study was not..
Read MoreAbstract In the course of extracorporeal circulation (ECC), real-time monitoring of blood electrolyte levels is crucial for ensuring patient safety and improving outcomes. A continuous detection chip of blood electrolytes..
Read MoreAbstract Background Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a multidisciplinary strategy to optimise patient outcomes by preserving autologous blood and reducing unnecessary transfusion. Although PBM initiatives exist worldwide, the consistency of..
Read MoreAbstract Coagulopathy, bleeding, and transfusion of allogeneic blood products remain major concerns in a relevant portion of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and all of them have been associated with increased..
Read MoreAbstract Study Question To describe the blood product utilization during neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and to determine whether its usage correlates with clinical outcomes of bleeding, thrombosis..
Read MoreAbstract Transfusions are one of the most common procedures performed in the hospital setting, but the frequency of adverse events is often not recognized. These transfusion adverse events include transfusion..
Read MoreAbstract Patient Blood Management (PBM) has evolved from a transfusion-centered practice to a structured, patient-focused perioperative strategy aimed at improving surgical outcomes while preserving blood resources. In the operating room,..
Read MoreAbstract Background Traumatic or surgical hemorrhage causes substantial morbidity and mortality. Electrical vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) reduces traumatic hemorrhage in animal models. VNS targets acetylcholine-producing T lymphocytes in the spleen..
Read MoreAbstract Background Jehova′s Witnesses refuse the administration of allogenic blood products for religious reasons. This stance represents a special challenge for the perioperative management and requires individualized ethically sensitive and..
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