Abstract A countrywide study over the eras indicates overuse of blood transfusion can have considerable risks to patients accompanied by significant costs of blood transfusion for patients, hospitals, and health-care..
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Abstract Owing to the constantly evolving nature of the medical literature, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) clinical practice guidelines periodically undergo evaluation and updating. A multidisciplinary panel of experts..
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Fluid, Volume, and Blood Management. A multidisciplinary approach to autologous blood.
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Fluid, Volume, and Blood Management. A multidisciplinary approach to autologous blood.
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Minh Tran, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP discuss the use of passive antibody therapy, also referred to as convalescent plasma. An old therapy making a resurgence in the treatment of..
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Abstract Background Better understanding of blood usage rates could identify trends in transfusion practices over time and inform more efficient management. Methods Inpatient admissions from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization..
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Abstract Purpose: We describe an approach for anticoagulation and transfusions in veno-venous–extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), evaluating factors associated with higher transfusion requirements, and their impact on mortality. Methods: Observational study..
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Many health care providers and hospitals are now developing a Blood Management Strategy, a multidisciplinary approach to optimize the use of blood products, aiming to reduce the need for homologous..
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Abstract Background: Ultrafiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) reduces fluid overload and inflammatory mediators in open-heart surgery and is thought to reduce the risk of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. We..
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Abstract Efforts to reduce blood product transfusions and adopt blood conservation strategies for infants and children undergoing cardiac surgical procedures are ongoing. Children typically receive red blood cell and coagulant..
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