Abstract Introduction Patients who undergo cardiac surgery have a high risk of significant blood loss and anemia. While allogeneic red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are effective, they are associated with..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose Coagulopathy is a common perioperative complication in aortic surgery, increasing the risk of bleeding and transfusion requirements. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of autologous plateletpheresis on..
Read MoreAbstract To the Editor: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is commonly performed during on-pump cardiac surgery; however, excessive use may lead to adverse clinical outcomes and medical resources wastage.[] The call..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Evaluating blood transfusion practices and their impact on morbidity and mortality across extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) configurations. Background As ECMO becomes increasingly utilised in critical care, the ideal..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno‑venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‑ECMO) is associated with a high transfusion burden. While trials have concluded that red blood cell (RBC) storage does not impact patient morbidity and..
Read MoreAbstract Background Congenital heart disease is the most common neonatal congenital condition. Surgery is often necessary. Patients with congenital heart disease are potentially exposed to red cell transfusion preoperatively, intraoperatively..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Major perioperative blood loss often necessitates allogeneic blood transfusions, leading to adverse outcomes and straining healthcare resources. Intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) offers benefits like reduced adverse reactions, optimised blood..
Read MoreAbstract Background Timely recognition of perioperative red blood cell transfusion (PRT) risk is crucial for developing personalized blood management strategies in pediatric patients. In this study, we sought to construct..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background Packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusion is a relatively safe and mainstay treatment commonly used in cardiac surgical patients. However, there is limited evidence on clinical effects of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are frequent in patients after cardiac surgery. This study assessed whether a bundle of care including pre-operative and post-operative administration of (EPO) with intravenous..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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: ..
Read MoreAbstract Background In on-pump cardiac surgery, the albumin priming strategy could maintain colloid osmotic pressure better than crystalloid solutions and reduce excessive perioperative fluid balance. However, a high-quality meta-analysis is..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives The literature supports the assertion that patients undergoing cardiac surgery who receive perioperative packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions have increased associated mortality. The aim of the current..
Read MoreAbstract Anemia and red blood cell transfusion are associated with adverse outcomes. Large randomized trials have demonstrated that restrictive transfusion strategies can safely reduce patient exposure to transfusion, forming a..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are used frequently in pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. To improve data-driven transfusion decision-making in the..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of 20 ml/kg and 15 ml/kg (RBCT) on cerebral and intestinal tissue oxygenation, the number of administered transfusions, and..
Read MoreDose-dependent influence of red blood cell transfusion volume on adverse outcomes in cardiac surgery
Abstract Introduction Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is associated with adverse outcomes, but there are few studies on the RBC volume. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intraoperative..
Read MoreAbstract Background Anaemic cardiac surgery patients are at greater risk of intraoperative red blood cell transfusion. This study questions the application of the World Health Organization population-based anaemia thresholds (haemoglobin..
Read MoreInstitutional Variability in Red Blood Cell Transfusion With Coronary Bypass in a Statewide Database
Abstract Background The decision to perform transfusion is common but varies among centers and surgeons. This study looked at variables associated with red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in a statewide..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Anemia and transfusion are common in cardiac surgery patients, and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Multiple perioperative interventions have been described to reduce blood transfusion, but..
Read MoreAbstract Objective Strategies for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery have been traditionally anchored to hemoglobin (Hb) targets. A more physiologic approach would consider markers of..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often require , which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Patient blood management (PBM) strategies, including acute normovolemic (ANH), have been implemented to minimize allogeneic..
Read MoreAbstract Background Our previous showed that a blood management program in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) department, reduced red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and complications, but assessing transfusion practice solely based..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES Previous studies indicated higher long-term mortality after the transfusion of allogeneic red blood cells (RBC); newer recommendations emphasize lower transfusion rates. The consequences of the transfusion of RBCs..
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