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Early extracorporeal membranous oxygenation and burn excision in severe burn and inhalation injury

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) as a salvage therapy for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been described but experience is limited in burn cases. Few..

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Survival and Mid-Term Outcomes of On Pump vs. Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis in A…

Abstract Introduction The efficacy and outcomes of on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remain uncertain, especially in Latin America. Our study aims to explore survival and shortand mid-term..

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Major Bleeding and Mortality After Revascularization of Left Main Disease

Abstract Background The incidence and prognostic impact of major bleeding (MB) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD) are..

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Acute normovolemic haemodilution to reduce allogeneic red blood cell transfusion in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. An observational study

Abstract Background and Objective Patients undergoing cardiac surgery consume more than 50% of blood transfusions, and such transfusions have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Evidence in blood-saving techniques..

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Successful implementation of a patient blood management programme in a lower middle-income state

Abstract Background and Objectives Transfusions are common, but their use is decreasing in some countries as a result of increased risk awareness and the implementation of patient blood management (PBM),..

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Factors impacting the efficacy of the retrograde autologous priming in isolated coronary artery bypass surgery

Abstract During retrograde autologous priming (RAP), some patients develop hypotension and hemodynamic instability, which impedes the procedure. This study aimed to demonstrate the effects of RAP on transfusion requirements and..

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Prospective Randomized Pilot Study Comparing Bivalirudin Versus Heparin in Neonatal and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives:  To test feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with an endpoint of time at goal anticoagulation in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) randomized to receive bivalirudin..

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Between a rock and a hard place: anticoagulation management for ECMO

Abstract Anticoagulation is an essential component of optimal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management. Unfractionated heparin is still the anticoagulant of choice in most centers due to longstanding familiarity with the..

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It’s in your blood: The impact of age, sex, genetic factors and exposures on stored red blood cell metabolism

Abstract Transfusion of packed red blood cell (RBCs) saves millions of lives yearly worldwide, making packed RBCs the most commonly administered drug in hospitals after vaccines. However, not all blood..

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The effects of blood cell salvage on transfusion requirements after decannulation from veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an emulated trial analysis

Abstract Background Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a supportive therapy for acute respiratory failure with increased risk of packed red blood cells (PRBC) transfusion. Blood cell salvage (BCS) aims..

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Evaluation of staged autologous blood transfusion during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation decannulation: A retrospective study

Abstract Background Clinical blood resources are scarce and autologous blood transfusion for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) withdrawal is less studied. Objectives To assess the use of staged autotransfusion during ECMO..

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Post-Neutralisation Activated Clotting Time and Postoperative Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery Outcome

Abstract Objective: To assess the impact of post-protamine neutralisation activated clotting time (ACT) values on postoperative outcomes including chest drain output, transfusion requirements, and CICU stay, in patients undergoing cardiac surgery...

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Ultrafiltration During Cardiac Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Its Effect on Acute Kidney Injury

Abstract Objective To explore whether ultrafiltration (UF) volume adjusted for weight is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery patients...

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Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Biochemical Markers and Coagulation Profiles Following Cell Salvage in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and…

Abstract Background: Individuals undergoing cardiac surgery face an increased risk of bleeding, as well as alterations in biochemical and coagulation patterns. Therefore, assessing the effectiveness of systems such as Cell..

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Perioperative paediatric patient blood management: a narrative review

Abstract Patient blood management (PBM) encompasses implementing multimodal evidence-based strategies to screen, diagnose, and properly treat anaemia and coagulopathies using goal-directed therapy while minimising bleeding. The aim of PBM is..

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The safety of cell saver washing all shed mediastinal blood before re-transfusing it to the patient

Abstract Introduction Cardiotomy suction blood is used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery to maintain blood volume in the CPB system, although it is known to contain micro emboli, cytokines and..

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Postoperative bleeding outcome of fresh frozen plasma prime in pediatric cardiac surgery: A systematic review & meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Bleeding after cardiac surgeries holds risk of mortality and morbidity in pediatrics. This systematic review aimed to evaluate postoperative blood loss and blood transfusion requirements for pediatric patients..

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Pitfalls of reasoning in hospital-based transfusion medicine

Abstract Introduction Hospital-based transfusion involves hundreds of daily medical decisions. Medical decision-making under uncertainty is susceptible to cognitive biases which can lead to systematic errors of reasoning and suboptimal patient..

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Thromboelastography-guided Intraoperative Platelet Transfusion in Pediatric Heart Surgery

Abstract Background Postoperative bleeding is associated with significant resource use and is an important contributor to other major adverse events in pediatric patients undergoing complex cardiac surgical procedures. Thromboelastography (TEG;..

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Comparable bleeding and inflammation outcomes between heparin-coated and uncoated minimal invasive extracorporeal circuits in isolated coronary artery bypass surgery –…

Abstract Objective Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation has been shown to be non-inferior or even superior to conventional cardiopulmonary bypass circuits in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, but there is little..

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Iron deposition in infants undergoing ECMO: A retrospective analysis of Postmortem tissue samples

Abstract Background Infants undergoing ECMO may have elevated serum ferritin and iron levels, raising concerns about iron overload. Recent studies question the utility of these markers for acute vs. chronic..

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Impact of Blood Sampling Methods on Blood Loss and Transfusion After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Study

Abstract Objectives The aims of this study were to assess the impact of the closed-loop sampling method on  and the need for  in pediatric patients following cardiac surgery. Design Retrospective observational study...

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The Impact of Cannulation Sites on Post-Cardiotomy ECMO Outcomes

Abstract Introduction: Although post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with high mortality1, the impact of cannulation site is poorly understood. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of our post-cardiotomy veno-arterial ECMO..

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Impact of intraoperative blood products, fluid administration, and persistent hypothermia on bleeding leading to reexploration after cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective Risk factors for severe postoperative bleeding after cardiac surgery remain multiple and incompletely elucidated. We evaluated the impact of intraoperative blood product transfusions, intravenous fluid administration, and persistently..

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What Are We Transfusing? Evaluating the Quality and Clinical Utility of Intraoperatively Salvaged Red Blood Cells in Spinal Deformity Surgery:…

Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:  Intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) salvage is frequently used in contemporary spine surgery, despite clinical concern in its efficacy as a surrogate for blood-banked allogeneic packed..

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Minimally Invasive Approach versus Sternotomy for Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah's Witness Patients

Abstract Objective To evaluate the outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) compared with the sternotomy approach for Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients who cannot receive blood transfusions Design This was..

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Intraoperative cell salvage reduces postoperative allogeneic blood transfusion and shortens off-bed time in simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty: a single-center…

Abstract Background Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty (SI-THA) results in more blood loss and a greater need for postoperative allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT). Previous studies have reported that multimodal patient..

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Huaxi integrated blood management reduces the red blood cell transfusion for on-pump cardiac surgery: A quasi-experimental study

Abstract Objective As many as half of patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery require red blood cell transfusion, emphasizing the need for effective strategies that can reduce this need. We conducted..

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Predeposit Autologous Blood Donation in Rh(D)-Negative Pregnant Women: A Single-Center Study

Abstract Objective The primary purpose of this study was to assess the practicability of predeposit autologous blood donation (PABD) in the practice of Rh(D)-negative pregnant women. Materials and Methods A..

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Intraoperative cell salvage technique in patients undergoing complex endovascular aortic repair

Abstract Complex endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) requires the use of multiple small sheath cannulation inside a large sheath. Because the large sheath is not designed for multiple small sheath cannulation,..

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